Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Fuees 2019

The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées 1er Cru has a more floral bouquet, with stewed black tea infusing the red fruit, but the aromatics seem to become rather diffuse in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and, much like Bichot's Les Chabiots, it falls short of the expectations delivered by the nose. Sweet red fruit, Kirsch and licorice linger, but there is a slightly jarring green element that keeps nagging away, implying the presence of a few bunches that did not reach phenolic ripeness. That may well be assimilated with bottle age. I'll be prudent for now. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.

• Drinking Window: 2025 - 2038
• Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
• Review Date: December 2023