Jacques Frederic Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuees 2009

Jacques Frederic Mugnier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuees 2009A notably ripe nose displays cassis, spice and red berry liqueur aromas that are trimmed in a hint of chocolate. There is fine intensity to the mineral driven and generously proportioned medium bodied flavors that possess excellent mid palate concentration and a caressing mouth feel, all wrapped in a firm and moderately robust finish underpinned by firm tannins and beautiful persistence. This velvety but relatively powerful wine exhibits good

The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard

hugely long and impeccably well-balanced finish

the nose is beginning to display the first hints of initial maturity though to be clear

which is more delicate than powerful

spring flowers

and luxuriantly rich layers of viscous

with an opaque bluish/purple color to the rim

but with pristine harmony and equilibrium

brawny wine revealing the tell-tale peppery

but impeccable winemaking and upbringing

resinous element that will surely surface over the next decade or so

An absolutely compelling wine