Burgundy and Champagne
Timed Online Auction, 28 August - 9 September 2024
Burgundy - Red
About the SessionBurgundy, a region steeped in history with vineyards tracing their origins back to medieval times, boasts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties that have gained worldwide recognition as the epitome of quality.
About this Item
Domaine Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier was founded in 1863 by Frédéric Mugnier’s great-great-grandfather. In 1985, Frederic – a fifth generation Mugnier – took over, and somehow managed to combine the running of the property with his job as an airline pilot. He now focuses his efforts solely on winemaking. The estate is renowned for its Chambolle-Musigny and is the second largest owner in Musigny.
Chambolle-Musigny is one of the most esteemed villages in Burgundy, known for producing elegant and refined red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines from Chambolle-Musigny are often characterized by their finesse, purity of fruit, and expressive floral aromatics.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
‘Lightly-cooked cherry and beet root tinged with ginger and tamarind on the nose of Mugnier’s 2007 Chambolle-Musigny follow on a quite sumptuous palate underlain by fine tannins and finishing with admirable persistence. This displays flattering superficial sweetness one doesn’t so often associate with Chateau de Chambolle, ‘though it also misses the finesse or intrigue and floral or mineral dimensions one looks for.' - David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate (Jun 2010)
'Medium red. A cocktail of red fruits on the nose. Lush and sweet but without the brilliant definition or lift of the 2008. A somewhat more muscular style, with dark fruits complicated by notes of leather and flowers. Still a bit youthfully subdued.’ - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (Mar 2010)
‘A very fresh nose of violets, red raspberry and cherry is in keeping with the equally fresh and energetic middle weight flavors that culminate in a rich, supple, round and detailed finish of moderate length. A classic Chambolle of delicacy and punch.’ - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (Jan 2010)
‘Bright crimson. Very savoury. Attractive dry, lean, raciness on the nose – extra pure. Great pulsating fruit, fruit and more fruit. This should make a lovely early drink even if not especially glamorous.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2009)
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