2021 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2050 |
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The vineyard where the Pinot Noir grapes for the Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses' come from is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, one of the jewels of Domaine Joseph Drouhin. The name of the village "Chambolle" probably derives from the Celtic "cambola" (meaning fertile land near a stream, good quality soil), already famous for its vineyards in Gallo-Roman times and cultivated by the monks in the Middle Ages.
"Amoureuses" means "lovers" in French. Some say that you fall in love when you drink this wine, others claim that the expression "a wine with love" is used in Burgundy to describe a wine with a beautiful bouquet... Whatever the true meaning, this Premier Cru has always been very highly appreciated, almost on the same level as Musigny, its famous Grand Cru neighbor.
The Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses' is one of the most subtle wines of all Burgundy! The colour can vary from cherry red to ruby red. A wide palette of seductive aromas that can evolve from one moment to the next, from raspberry to kirsch. Later, notes of truffle, mushroom or wood can emerge on the nose, and in some years even musky or animal nuances. The aromas are always restrained and elegant. On the palate, a beautiful silky sensation, with very refined tannins. Intensity, velvety texture and lively freshness: this aptly named wine is a masterpiece of harmony. The finish is very delicate and leaves an impression of ultimate refinement. In OWC/1
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (94-96)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The brilliant 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses wafts from the glass with thrilling aromas of raspberries, bergamot, warm spices, rose petals and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, lively and seamless, it's elegant and fine-boned, with a long, intensely perfumed finish. It's the most ethereal wine in the range this year.
Published: Jan 20, 2022
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses was a little reserved when I tasted it, unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, spices and subtle new oak, holding back the floral top notes that routinely characterize this cuvée and which I'm sure will emerge in due course. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with a succulent and voluminous core of beautifully pure fruit, satiny structuring tannins and a long, delineated finish. I caught this at a bad moment, but it's evidently an excellent Amoureuses in the making.
This important house—and, with fully 73 hectares of its own vines, domaine—has produced a lovely range of quintessentially elegant wines in the 2017 vintage. With the reds, particular brilliance emerges from Chambolle-Musigny, and the whites are successful across the board, exemplifying the succulent, tender house, an aesthetic deeply in sync with the inherent profile of the vintage. Véronique Drouhin, with whom I tasted this year, briefly summarizes the growing season and the wines it yielded as "early, warm, sunny, dry and charming"—an account that is hardly necessary to embellish. Readers will likely have noted that the Drouhin team are using increasingly large percentages of whole clusters this year, something that the wines—with the sole exception of a slightly carbonic Clos de Bèze—integrate very well.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
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James Suckling
JOSEPH DROUHIN CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU AMOUREUSES 2016
Thursday, December 27, 2018
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
Vintage2016
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Score
98
So perfumed and floral such as roses. Enticing. Full-bodied yet so refined and wonderful with dusty-textured tannins at the front of the mouth. Dense yet so polished and beautiful. Flows on the palate. Fantastic to taste now but will be great in three or four years.
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Vinous
(93-95)
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru, matured with 40% whole bunch, has an intense, feisty bouquet with hints of fresh prune permeating the red and blue fruit; precocious floral scents emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and very refined (more so than the aromatics at the moment). The multifaceted, satin-like finish lingers long in the mouth. Not the very best Les Amoureuses that I have encountered from Drouhin at this stage, but it delivers exactly what this wine should offer.
- By Neal Martin on November 2019
Drouhin’s 2018s were tasted at a private tasting in London rather than Burgundy. This tasting is for professionals only, quiet and I can take my time, Véronique Drouhin on hand as usual to guide me through almost the complete portfolio from Village Crus that are often tremendous value-for-money, to the sought-after Grand Crus. Drouhin offered her own perspective on the 2018s: "It was a mild winter followed by rain," she began. "The beginning was cold and things did not start quickly. Budbreak was the beginning of April, then it became warm and the vines growth exploded so that in a couple of days there were five or six leaves. Flowering was 19 May, not particular early, then it was dry with sunlight and wind, so the vines grew very well. Véraison was mid-July, so we knew we would have an early vintage. August was extremely dry and we had no issues with botrytis or mildew. In 2018 is a very good vintage with good quantity, not huge. Harvest began on 29 August and finished around 6 September, so it was a condensed harvest, which meant long days in the vineyard. There was remarkable phenolic maturity so the alcohol is on the higher side, which is not ideal for Pinot Noir, but it is what it is. It was good for whole cluster. Primary fermentation for the whites was slow as the yeasts struggled with alcohol, so some alcohol levels are around 14%. There was remarkable quality of the lees. When we did the debourbage we included a lot of the lees in the barrels. Every sample shown here is the final blend. We did almost no lees-stirring as we did not want the whites to be too big and to respect the vintage. For the reds we did less pigeage this year to moderate the extraction."
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2017 Burgundy: A Modern Classic (Jan 2019)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru was picked on September 8 and includes 40% whole cluster fruit. What I love about this Amoureuses is that it could not come from anywhere except this prestigious vineyard. The refined floral bouquet is sensual and nicely defined. The harmonious, feminine palate is beautifully balanced, displaying filigreed tannin and a precise, transparent finish that is intellectual as well as seductive. This is a beautifully crafted wine and vies with the Clos-de-Bèze as one of Drouhin’s finest 2017s.
- By Neal Martin on November 2018
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Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. His son Maurice succeeded him and set up a vineyard estate in front of the house, buying land in some excellent appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domain its current dimension and acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis, where he was able to recognize its true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (abolition of pesticides and other chemicals) and set up an oenology laboratory led by Laurence Jobard, the very first female oenologist in Burgundy. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are the four children of Robert and Françoise Drouhin. They uphold the values of the house and its constant search for quality, for the enjoyment of all who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy.
With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.
The vineyard where the Pinot Noir grapes for the Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses' come from is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, one of the jewels of Domaine Joseph Drouhin. The name of the village "Chambolle" probably derives from the Celtic "cambola" (meaning fertile land near a stream, good quality soil), already famous for its vineyards in Gallo-Roman times and cultivated by the monks in the Middle Ages.
"Amoureuses" means "lovers" in French. Some say that you fall in love when you drink this wine, others claim that the expression "a wine with love" is used in Burgundy to describe a wine with a beautiful bouquet... Whatever the true meaning, this Premier Cru has always been very highly appreciated, almost on the same level as Musigny, its famous Grand Cru neighbor.
The Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses' is one of the most subtle wines of all Burgundy! The colour can vary from cherry red to ruby red. A wide palette of seductive aromas that can evolve from one moment to the next, from raspberry to kirsch. Later, notes of truffle, mushroom or wood can emerge on the nose, and in some years even musky or animal nuances. The aromas are always restrained and elegant. On the palate, a beautiful silky sensation, with very refined tannins. Intensity, velvety texture and lively freshness: this aptly named wine is a masterpiece of harmony. The finish is very delicate and leaves an impression of ultimate refinement. In OWC/1
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (94-96)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The brilliant 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses wafts from the glass with thrilling aromas of raspberries, bergamot, warm spices, rose petals and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, lively and seamless, it's elegant and fine-boned, with a long, intensely perfumed finish. It's the most ethereal wine in the range this year.
Published: Jan 20, 2022
The Wine Advocate
RP (92-94)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses was a little reserved when I tasted it, unwinding in the glass with aromas of raspberries, spices and subtle new oak, holding back the floral top notes that routinely characterize this cuvée and which I'm sure will emerge in due course. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and layered, with a succulent and voluminous core of beautifully pure fruit, satiny structuring tannins and a long, delineated finish. I caught this at a bad moment, but it's evidently an excellent Amoureuses in the making.
This important house—and, with fully 73 hectares of its own vines, domaine—has produced a lovely range of quintessentially elegant wines in the 2017 vintage. With the reds, particular brilliance emerges from Chambolle-Musigny, and the whites are successful across the board, exemplifying the succulent, tender house, an aesthetic deeply in sync with the inherent profile of the vintage. Véronique Drouhin, with whom I tasted this year, briefly summarizes the growing season and the wines it yielded as "early, warm, sunny, dry and charming"—an account that is hardly necessary to embellish. Readers will likely have noted that the Drouhin team are using increasingly large percentages of whole clusters this year, something that the wines—with the sole exception of a slightly carbonic Clos de Bèze—integrate very well.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
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James Suckling
JOSEPH DROUHIN CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 1ER CRU AMOUREUSES 2016
Thursday, December 27, 2018
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
Vintage2016
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
98
So perfumed and floral such as roses. Enticing. Full-bodied yet so refined and wonderful with dusty-textured tannins at the front of the mouth. Dense yet so polished and beautiful. Flows on the palate. Fantastic to taste now but will be great in three or four years.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(93-95)
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru, matured with 40% whole bunch, has an intense, feisty bouquet with hints of fresh prune permeating the red and blue fruit; precocious floral scents emerge with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin and very refined (more so than the aromatics at the moment). The multifaceted, satin-like finish lingers long in the mouth. Not the very best Les Amoureuses that I have encountered from Drouhin at this stage, but it delivers exactly what this wine should offer.
- By Neal Martin on November 2019
Drouhin’s 2018s were tasted at a private tasting in London rather than Burgundy. This tasting is for professionals only, quiet and I can take my time, Véronique Drouhin on hand as usual to guide me through almost the complete portfolio from Village Crus that are often tremendous value-for-money, to the sought-after Grand Crus. Drouhin offered her own perspective on the 2018s: "It was a mild winter followed by rain," she began. "The beginning was cold and things did not start quickly. Budbreak was the beginning of April, then it became warm and the vines growth exploded so that in a couple of days there were five or six leaves. Flowering was 19 May, not particular early, then it was dry with sunlight and wind, so the vines grew very well. Véraison was mid-July, so we knew we would have an early vintage. August was extremely dry and we had no issues with botrytis or mildew. In 2018 is a very good vintage with good quantity, not huge. Harvest began on 29 August and finished around 6 September, so it was a condensed harvest, which meant long days in the vineyard. There was remarkable phenolic maturity so the alcohol is on the higher side, which is not ideal for Pinot Noir, but it is what it is. It was good for whole cluster. Primary fermentation for the whites was slow as the yeasts struggled with alcohol, so some alcohol levels are around 14%. There was remarkable quality of the lees. When we did the debourbage we included a lot of the lees in the barrels. Every sample shown here is the final blend. We did almost no lees-stirring as we did not want the whites to be too big and to respect the vintage. For the reds we did less pigeage this year to moderate the extraction."
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2017 Burgundy: A Modern Classic (Jan 2019)
The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru was picked on September 8 and includes 40% whole cluster fruit. What I love about this Amoureuses is that it could not come from anywhere except this prestigious vineyard. The refined floral bouquet is sensual and nicely defined. The harmonious, feminine palate is beautifully balanced, displaying filigreed tannin and a precise, transparent finish that is intellectual as well as seductive. This is a beautifully crafted wine and vies with the Clos-de-Bèze as one of Drouhin’s finest 2017s.
- By Neal Martin on November 2018
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Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. His son Maurice succeeded him and set up a vineyard estate in front of the house, buying land in some excellent appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domain its current dimension and acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis, where he was able to recognize its true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (abolition of pesticides and other chemicals) and set up an oenology laboratory led by Laurence Jobard, the very first female oenologist in Burgundy. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are the four children of Robert and Françoise Drouhin. They uphold the values of the house and its constant search for quality, for the enjoyment of all who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy.
With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.