2001 Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses- France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru (8/30/2009)
I haven’t had much experience with Jadot…
I was shocked at how fruit forward this wine was, especially considering the vintage. This wine is wide open and drinking quite young. Were I served this blind I think I would have guessed California pinot from a recent vintage. Having said that, there was plenty of structure and acidity to give this a backbone that will see it through to a ripe old age. I really enjoyed this even though it is unlike anything I’ve had thus far from Musigny. Stellar! Bring forth the Jadot! (94 pts.)
Ed,
Thanks for the note on this one, really good to know. I’ve had a number of '01 Jadots, which I’ve really enjoyed, but never the '01 Amoureuses. But your impression doesn’t surprise me as their Chambolle holdings are great. I had the '01 Musigny once and was really impressed.
Folks here certainly turn around my perceived wisdom on aging wines. First notes on 10 year old Beaujolais. Next opening top premier cru Burgundy in its early adolesence.