Ah, Les Amoreuses… one of those 1er Crus that most agree should be a Grand Cru, and a site that’s often described as a “baby Musigny,” known for producing elegant, delicate, and aromatic wines.
This bottle is from Albert Bichot, a known large negociant who also produces some estate-grown wines, including this one from a small parcel owned by the Bichot family.
Grapes for this bottling are handpicked, and after fermentation, the juice is aged in oak (35-40% new) for a little under a year and a half.
Tasting notes: bright ruby color. Intensely expressive nose with ripe strawberry, red floral notes, and a hint of spiciness. Palate is highly acidic but mellowed out a bit by the oak, with well-integrated, fine tannins. Finish is long but a bit one-dimensional, with only red fruit at this point and no real tertiary characteristics showing yet. Delicious wine but one that will almost certainly get better with 5-10 more years in bottle.
by DontLookBack_88
Dining and Cooking