Jacques Frederic Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses 2004

Jacques Frederic Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses 2004While there is a hint of vegetal on the now fully mature aromas of spicy secondary fruit, it does not materially detract from the overall aromatic appeal. I like the sense of verve to the delicious, round and lightly mineral inflected middle weight flavors that possess both grace and class on the moderately complex and balanced finale.

the larger-scaled flavors possess more size and weight if not the same refinement or minerality as the Latricières where the supporting tannins coat the palate on the grippy

even perfumed nose that remains entirely primary offers up notes of spice

balanced and harmonious finale

This is quite floral with plenty of earth and assorted spice elements adding interest to the very fresh mix of green tea and red and dark berry fruit scents

The nose offers up cassis

14% Merlot

along with the French oak (about 100% new)

This superb wine does a slow build from the mid-palate on back to the massively deep finale

the 2010 boasts serious depth and concentration

honey and smoke flavors and a very sweet finish

While certainly a quality '76 I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of excellent depth and length

rose petal and lightly spiced aromas