1974 Joseph Drouhin, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Les Amoureuses
Clean, bright medium coloured, clear at the rim. The nose has depth, initially with a hint of must – I’ll come back to it. In the mouth this is clean, indeed has cleansing acidity but without being tart. It seems linear and a little dilute – only in the mid-palate does it begin to unfold and deliver waves of decently intense flavour. By now the nose has tidied up and there’s a hint of pyrazine, but it’s more coal than coal-tar and adds an interesting dimension, another hour on and it smells fabulous with perfect red berries over a faintly musky base. So, this is silky and subtle, but with clean and long-lasting flavours and just the right amount of ‘sweet’. It is a very elegant lady who has retained quite some of her good looks – I really enjoyed spending the evening with her!
Rebuy – No Chance!
1974 joseph drouhin chambolle les amoureuses
20.10.2011
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Interesting Note. Thanks
One of my most pleasant surprises of the year (so far) was a 74 Dujac Bonnes Mares that we tried at a Berns outing back in the spring
It never would have occurred to me to go for a 74, but it was recommended and was also a very elegant lady (and one that I would try again if stored properly)
Cheers