June 2, 2023 - Lots of sweet savory beautiful fruit. Lots of structure too
July 1, 2022 - Hauntingly beautiful bottle that was just perfectly balanced. Lithe mascerated strawberries intertwined with a refined mineral character , Burgundy at its best.
May 10, 2020 - Medium ruby red in color with some clearing at the edges. Full, forward, & fragrant nose of ripe red fruits of cherries, raspberries & strawberries with overtones of dusty/earthy & floral notes, loam & forest floor, tea, exotic spices, minerals, some sous bois & a slight hint of cedar in the background. Medium bodied with a very good concentration of well balanced & smooth textured, ripe red fruit flavors of cherries, strawberries & cranberries with spices, minerals & a touch of vanilla/oak. Long lingering finish. Drinks quite well at present but at 24 years of age, it at its peak of development, so drink up.
August 12, 2017 - I may have given up on this too soon. Secondary notes really beginning to pop out .. aromatic, lovely mouthfeel with enough '96 freshness to be lively with the acidity enveloped in a pillow of soft Pinot fruit. If there is a complaint, it is that the inner energy of this wine remains low. But the move towards secondary is increasing the interest and I'd guess this will positively evolve for another five years or so.
March 19, 2017 - The 96 Mugnier is a classic chambolle. It is very pure, elegant and transperent with wild berries, citrus, spice and flowers. Drinking very well now with high acidity to age longer
March 31, 2012 - Definitely a product of the vintage, this is a very high acid wine. I think the previous note saying this is in the spot between young and mature is quite apt, however, for me this is not the time to drink it. Lithe, subtle, and elegant, but in need of substantially mire time.
February 15, 2012 - What a beauty. This is in the sweet spot between young and mature. It shows vibrant, sweet cherry fruit and has great lift, but the palate is beginning to reveal its depths. This is delicate, charming, and flat-out delicious. Significantly better than my previous bottle and likely still on the upswing.
January 14, 2011 - Good lighter ruby color. Cherries, cardboard and metallic minerals on the nose. Nice dark cherry flavors with good grip on the mid-palate but there is an off-putting dirty mushroom note on the finish which has drying tannins and metallic notes. The fruit is nice here but I find the finish too fumky to get past.
October 3, 2010 - Excellent and seems mature, from the garnet color to the well developed nose of earth and dried currents. Not at all delicate or silky. Fine '96 acids, well integrated.
September 22, 2010 - Similar to last note. Perhaps a bit more secondary/development. Requires 1-2 hours to open up and show it's full body. Drink over next several years.