Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201996/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • 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 Find pate en croute lyonnais on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1953: Amoureuses entered the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Georges Roumier · visiting guide
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

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).

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