In the glass
Aroma: rose, red cherry, violet, spice
Palate: raspberry, mineral, truffle, silk
A Chambolle-Musigny premier cru bordering Le Musigny: silky and floral, with rose, red fruit and a mineral, sensual finish.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Les Amoureuses, just below Musigny, is Roumier's most famous premier cru and trades at grand cru prices.
- 1953 — Amoureuses entered the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Georges Roumier
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 1500 to 3500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1953
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses
What does Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses taste like?
On the nose, rose, red cherry, violet, spice. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A Chambolle-Musigny premier cru bordering Le Musigny: silky and floral, with rose, red fruit and a mineral, sensual finish.
When should I drink Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Epoisses de Bourgogne. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC).