2018 Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is quite heady on the nose, though just stops short of overripeness. There's just a soupçon of VA, that gives it a bit of lift. There may be some grilled berries here. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fine acidity, quite compact and sinewy for an Amoureuses. Then, it gradually reveals amplitude and complexity towards the finish. Give it another couple of years to see if there is improvement, but there is pedigree. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

The 2018 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru contains less whole-bunch fruit, at 50%, but the same level of new oak, at 25%. The bouquet is more closed and reticent than the Bonnes-Mares at the moment, and the fruit is slightly darker. Touches of iodine emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit and a fine bead of acidity. Very pure, showing gentle grip toward the finish. I appreciate the elegance of Amoureses. Bon vin ... but it needs time.