2002 Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses
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The red flight began with two bottles of the 2002 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru from Domaine Joseph Drouhin where one showed better than the other. A fragrant bouquet with dark cherries, fig jam, black plums – all quite rich, almost decadent for a 2002 Côte de Nuits. The palate is well-defined with a slightly leathery entry. Plump and generous, this is a sensual Les Amoureuses, though as I mentioned, the second bottle demonstrates a little more precision and earthiness.
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Neal Martin
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Tasted at the Chambolle Amoureuses vertical in London, the 2002 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses is a stunning expression of the vineyard from the Drouhin team, perhaps the best vintage of the decade? It is noticeably deep in color, more so than other 2002 recently tasted. The bouquet is wonderful with very fine delineation, pure and sensual red berry fruit laced with subtle sous-bois and wet limestone scents. The palate is crisp and precise with a fine bead of acidity. There is a sense of energy and vigor here that derives from the special terroir of Amoureuses, hints of oyster shell lining the mineral-rich finish that just leaves you begging for more once the wine has departed. This is quite fantastic. Tasted November 2015.
Good medium red. Musky aromas of raspberry liqueur, smoky oak and underbrush. Broad and mouthfilling, with sappy red fruit flavors enlivened by brisk but well-integrated acidity. Very pure and firm, but youthfully tight and in need of six or seven years of aging. Today it's the premier cru that sings.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.