Professional reviews
Robert Parker (95)
The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses was partially affected by frost. It has a voluminous, quite intense bouquet with gorgeous black and red fruit, bilberry and blackcurrant, later a hint of blueberry. It opens magnificently with time. The palate is medium-bodied with filigreed tannin, crystalline blue and black fruit, pitch perfect acidity and a caressing, sensual finish. This will stand shoulder to shoulder with the exemplary 2015—a ravishing but intellectual Les Amoureuses that is bound to find plenty of lovers.
Jancis Robinson (19)
Barrel sample. Real subtlety and something more mineral about the nose than the Bonnes Mares. Silky and perfumed and very very Chambolle. Gorgeous sweetness and lift. So easy to see why it was an Amoureuses that led me to a life in wine! Still not that complex in flavour but the build is absolutely glorious. Ethereal. Transparent yet with beautiful, ripe red fruit. Elegance in a glass. Reminds him of 2009 but much fresher. Truly glorious. You wouldn’t necessarily guess it was more than 13.5%. Superb. (JR)
Vinous (95)
The 2016 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru has a fragrant bouquet with peony and iris flower permeating the black cherry and blueberry fruit, all beautifully detailed and refined. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very pure in style with wonderful focus and silky texture. Maybe the 2017 might possess a little more length, but this has wonderful breeding. The mouth tingles with glee after the wine has departed. Tasted at the Domaine.
Jasper Morris (98)
Glowing purple, this nose is fabulously seductive. The extra power goes well here. There is a lovely and necessary tension at the back, the fruit is red and floral, not top heavy with lingering floral notes. Very fine indeed.
BOW (9)
