J.F Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 1er les Fuees 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny 1er les Fuees
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Côte de Nuits (Chambolle‑Musigny Premier Cru)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94; Burghound 92; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93+; CellarTracker community ~94

Tasting Note
Perfumed red cherry and raspberry with rose petal, orange rind and Indian spice; crushed-stone minerality, sous-bois notes. Medium–full-bodied, layered, powdery tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, roasted game birds, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, roast chicken, herb-crusted lamb; Asian: miso-glazed salmon or cod, teriyaki or soy-marinated wagyu/beef skewers, char siu pork, shiitake and soy-based dishes, aged Comté or Brie.

Production Method
100% destemmed Pinot Noir; 15–20 day ambient-yeast open-vat fermentation; ~18 months in oak (≈15% new); racked twice and finished in tank before bottling. Sustainable viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric (J.F.) Mugnier, a prestigious Chambolle‑based domaine owning parcels including Les Fuées and Musigny; noted for small-production, classically styled Pinot Noirs.