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2014 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
4/18/2024 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 94 Points
Opened at Zarzo in Eindhoven. Decanted and enjoyed.
This was an extremely good wine, but also unfortunately disappointing for me given my even loftier expectations. Echoing some of the notes below, I think I caught this in a sleepy phase. There was a slight hint of barnyard that needed some air to blow off, and even after decanting and giving it some time in the glass it just wasn't as aromatically explosive as I would hope from this very special combination of Mugnier and Les Amoureuses.
I actually felt that the palate was performing better than the nose: there was good weight, but it danced lightly; there was a lot of precision and minerality showing through an acidic backbone. But it can definitely loosen up more, get more ethereal, and show its true beauty.
Definite upside, and definitely should be held for a few more years. I'd love to revisit this in at least 5+ years, hopefully by then it will be even better. That being said, this bottle is always a treat, and was so happy to share with A and the team.
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2017 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras
4/17/2024 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened at Le Cinq in Paris. Decanted and enjoyed over dinner.
You can tell that this will become an amazing wine when it finally loosens up. Unfortunately, it's still quite a long way away from this. This isn't a case of 'give it enough air' - we did this with a huge decanter - it just needs more time.
This wine also prompted an interesting discussion with Eric and the Sommelier team surrounding the usage of sulphur at the domaine. Perhaps the wines would benefit from a lighter application?
This experience also surprises me as to how open the 2014 is in comparison - I always have a great time with that.
Would put in the back of the cellar, and revisit in 5+ years. It can definitely use the time. I can't wait to see what this morphs into when it finally unfurls... however, patience will be rewarded best for now.
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2018 Coche-Dury Meursault
4/17/2024 - oxwombat Likes this wine: 93 Points
Opened at Le Cinq in Paris. P&P and enjoyed over dinner.
Was a toss-up between this and some other young vintages, and decided to go for this upon the advice of the sommelier team.
Interesting Coche for me: this wasn't really showing some of the signature flint, gunpowder, matchstick aromatics that I have come to look for and love. That being said, it was still an excellent village Meursault, drinking above its category in richness whilst exhibiting very bright and lively acidity. It might not be the best Coche, but this is still always a treat!
I'd be interested to see how this evolves over time, as it definitely has the capacity to age. Perhaps revisit this in 5+ years, just to see how it's doing.
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