2008 Joseph Drouhin, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, Les Amoureuses 1×1.5L

Robert Parker 93

Tasted at the Chambolle Amoureuses vertical in London, the 2008 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru les Amoureuses is more youthful in color than the 2007. Here we have plenty of ripe strawberry mixed with damp earth, allspice and a hint of black truffle. The palate has a gorgeous sense of roundness on the entry, a little lower in acidity than I expected, plenty of clove-infused red berry fruit, very refined and elegant with a harmonious finish that exudes real class. It deserves a pat on the back for the sheer length on display here – just superb. Tasted November 2015. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2017-2038