2002 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses
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Medium red. Reticent, pure aromas of ripe raspberry, underbrush and soil. Dense, dry and very rich, with sappy, mellow notes of red fruits, menthol and underbrush. Builds slowly toward the back, finishing with a sappy freshness and terrific persistence. The tannins are dense and quite fine-grained.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Produced entirely from whole cluster fruit (“given the tiny quantities I have no choice,” said Lardiere), the 2002 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses offers a nose of roasted dark berries, coffee, and herbs. Medium-bodied, powerful, and firm, its flavor profile is made up of espresso beans and blackberries. This tannic wine will require cellaring. Projected maturity: 2008-2017. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
Deep, bright red. Tangy, captivating aromas of strawberry, raspberry, minerals and Oriental spices. Juicy, vibrant and sharply delineated, with utterly seductive flavors of red fruits, minerals and rose petal. Finishes with serious but fine tannins and persistent, tangy red fruit and floral flavors. Wonderfully classy wine.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.