Lucien Le Moine Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées

During a Bonnes Mares dinner. Beautiful nose right after opening with dark berries, red current, herbs, whole cluster, oak. Unfortunately the aromas closed down after 1h in the decanter. The palate is well balanced, medium bodied, good fruit core as in all 2015 with no alcoholic heat. Most 2015 Burgs I had in the last 6 months are really in a sleeper phase. I would wait 3-4 years before opening it and focus on 11/13 if you want to drink …

2 hrs air and that was not nearly enough. Fair amount of reduction in the wine -- a little egg salad -- that just did not let go. Exhibiting more Morey St Denis earthiness and power than Chambolle stereotypical elegance, this wine is nonetheless fragrant and complex: bouquet of cherry, clove, potting soil, some florals. Strong acidity and tannins, almost crunchy. Lots of minerality in the form of iron shavings taste and feel. Palate strong on raspberry and cherry, maybe …