2013 Maison Albert Bichot Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru
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The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle?
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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Deep ruby. Pale rim. Very perfumed. If you were picking holes, you might say it is very very slightly tarty – is this an oak thing? There was clearly beautiful fruit but at the moment I’m just slightly too aware of the oak. But that is just to compare it with the three finest exponents. All in all it is very creditable. (JR)
The 2013 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses has a pastille-like purity on the nose that gently unfolds in the glass: raspberry preserve, wild strawberry, forest floor and a touch of autumn leaves. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crisp acidity, quite lithe in the mouth, with an elegant long finish that exudes both the terroir and Pinot Noir. I wonder if this will match the fantastic 2011 once in bottle? Dec 2014, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Although the Bichot family settled in the region in 1350, Albert Bichot was founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot. Today the producer is one of Burgundy’s most respected, making wines from both its own vineyards and with purchased fruit.