CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY
Sarah Marsh MW presents her insights on the 2024 Burgundy vintage, focusing on the producers from Chambolle-Musigny, highlighting the challenges and characteristics of this year’s wines.
DOMAINE JACQUES-FREDERIC MUGNIER
Frédéric Mugnier describes the 2024 vintage as “expressive and cool,” recommending its classic Burgundian profile. He believes it has great aging potential, akin to the reliability of a Rolls Royce. Despite mildew causing challenges during the growing season, leading to extensive treatments (16-18 in total), the harvest starting on September 17 saw a reasonable yield, particularly from Bonnes-Mares.
The wine underwent a usual pre-fermentation maceration and utilized no new oak barrels given the small quantities. The élevage followed typical practices with a mix of new and used barrels, ensuring a balance of flavors.
White Wines
- Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru La Maréchale Blanc: Displays an intense stone-fruit aroma, a lush palate with greengage notes, and excellent freshness (93 points).
Red Wines
- Nuits-St-Georges Premier Cru Clos La Maréchale: Offers spicy aromas, sweet forest fruit, and attractive sapidity (92 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny: Features red-currant fruit with a zesty freshness, making for a delicate profile (87-88 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Fuées: Rich and floral, it has a silky texture and minerality (94 points).
- Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru: Intense flavors of bitter chocolate and black-currant, well-structured and appealing (94-95 points).
DOMAINE GEORGES & CHRISTOPHE ROUMIER
With fewer punch-downs and no new oak, the winery faced mildew problems, especially on horse-plowed vines. The harvest yielded about 17-18 hl/ha, focusing on ensuring the balance and quality of the resulting wines.
Red Wines
- Morey-St-Denis Clos de la Bussière: Juicy and smooth with minty nuances (88 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny: Combines ripe pomegranate with herbal notes and crunchy tannins (88-89 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses: Offers juicy intensity and concentration, showcasing fine balance (95+ points).
- Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru: A silky yet voluminous wine, wrapped in gentle tannins (95 points).
DOMAINE COMTE GEORGES DE VOGÜE
Jean Lupatelli reports on variances from rainfall and mildew pressure within Chambolle. Harvest began on September 20, emphasizing rigorous sorting to maintain quality. Wines showed classic Burgundy characteristics reminiscent of older vintages.
Red Wines
- Musigny Grand Cru: Dense and reserved, with impressive persistence (98 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny: Juicy and vibrant, with floral notes showcasing its charming complexity (91 points).
- Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru: A compact and mineral-driven wine with saline notes (97 points).
The 2024 Burgundy vintage in Chambolle-Musigny highlights resilience amid adversity, leading to striking wines that emphasize classic characteristics and potential for aging.
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