2009 Drouhin Chambolle Musigny Les Baudes

Last night burgers with my kids, wife and my sister and brother-in-law. We had a couple of reds. A very nice 2009 Fleurie from Michel Chignard “Les Moriers”. Tasty stuff. Then a wine that totally captivated me.

2009 Drouhin Chambolle Musigny Les Baudes

The nose is complex pinot noir at this point. Red fruited with some floral aspect underneath. On the palate, the wine expands with time to show big crunchy fruit. More like Bonne Mares to me. Fabulous spine underneath this one. Floral finish. Fabulous length. Not Grand Cru length to me but impressive none the less. This is profound for what it is. Probably the best of the Chambolle 1ers from 09 I have tasted. (Haven’t had the Amoureuses from Drouhin however or any of the ultra expensive ones)

I have had very few Les Fuees, Les Cras or Les Sentiers in the past that are as good as this wine. (Also very much like Bonne Mares) That includes JF Mugnier and Roumier. It is that good.

Nice weekday burger wine. :slight_smile:

Thanks for the note… tempting!

Thanks for the note Don. I have a few of these on the way so your impressions are much appreciated. How much air did you give it? I notice that Gilman has a drinking window starting in 2017 so I hadn’t planned on trying any of mine when they arrive but your note sure makes it tempting.

It took almost an hour and one half of slow ox after taking a little out of the bottle. I always try wines unless they are very rare Grand crus or I have very few of them. It is fun for me and gives me an early data point.
The 09 Drouhins are fabulous Devin.
Cheers to you.

Thanks for the info Don. Good to hear re: the 09 Drouhins as I have bought more from Drouhin in this vintage than any other producer, although it’s not that much and I’m wishing I had bought more.