In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, red cherry, violet, spice

Palate: raspberry, mineral, truffle, silk

The most coveted premier cru in Burgundy: 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.

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
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)

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry high acid iconic medium body medium tannin mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with mushroom pairs with poultry pairs with red meat pinot noir price collector single vineyard still red
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