J.F Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Chambolle Musigny
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critic scores: Jasper Morris 91–94 (Inside Burgundy); Vinous ~91; Wine Advocate 90–92; Burghound 91; John Gilman ~90–91. Generally praised for perfume, balance and saline finish

Tasting Note
Perfumed and floral (violet/rose) with bright red cherry, raspberry and plum, fine spice and subtle cocoa. Silky, medium-bodied texture with lively acidity and a saline, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb rack, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed salmon, char siu pork, Cantonese roast duck, mushrooms/umami dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification: careful hand-harvest, de-stemming, native-yeast fermentations, aged ~12–16 months in French oak with limited new oak; minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric (J.-F.) Mugnier is a family estate in Chambolle‑Musigny (origins back to 1863). Frederic Mugnier (5th gen) focuses on precision viticulture and elegant, perfumed Pinot Noir. Holdings ~13+ ha including premier‑cru parcels.