Domaine de La Pousse d'Or - Chambolle-Musigny les Amoureuses 2017

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Chambolle-Musigny wine is produced in the village of Chambolle-Musigny in Côte de Nuits of Burgundy. The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Chambolle-Musigny may only be used for red wine with Pinot noir as the main grape. There are 25 Premier Cru vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny, and two Grand Cru vineyards: Musigny and Bonnes Mares. The AOC was created in 1936.

In 2008, 152.23 hectares (376.2 acres) of vineyard surface was in production for Chambolle-Musigny at village and Premier Cru level, and 6,044 hectoliter of wine was produced, corresponding to slightly over 800,000 bottles. Within the commune, there are also vineyards (on the flatter land to the east of the N74 road) which are only entitled to the regional Bourgogne appellation.

The main grape variety is Pinot noir for red Musigny, and Chardonnay for white Musigny. The AOC regulations also allow up to 15 per cent total of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris as accessory grapes in the red wine, but this not very often practiced. The allowed base yield is 40 hectoliter per hectare. The grapes must reach a maturity of at least 10.5 per cent potential alcohol for village-level wine, and 11.0 per cent for Premier Cru wine.

The wines of Chambolle-Musigny are typically described as the most "feminine" among the red wines of the Côte de Nuits, with floral elegance rather than power.

Inside Burgundy: 93 Points

Rich deep colour, the nose has a certain weight of fruit, and some oak, but it is not explosive. Perhaps slightly too thick textured. Fresh red fruit behind, the acidity is a touch rigid, there is good weight and length but it is not yet quite in harmony. Tasted: November 2018.

Burghound: 91-94 Points

Vinous: 91-93 Points

The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a more understated bouquet compared to previous vintages, yet well defined with blackberry and iodine aromas, a light violet petal note developing with aeration. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins that exert a gentle grip, slightly grainy in texture, here a mixture of blue and black fruit with quite a penetrating, minerally finish. Give this five or six years in the cellar. (Drink between 2023-2045)