1998 Domaine Fourrier Chambolle Musigny

Importer: Rosenthal

Source: Viscount

Consumption Date: 10/17/2013

Notes: Moderate aroma of spice and earth.  Full bodied with a rich, intense earthiness with suggestions of mushrooms and truffles along with a distinct spiciness and hints of dark cherry and raspberry fruit.  Finishes long with more spice and truffly earthiness.  Moderate plus tannins.

This is a pleasant re-introduction to the pleasures of red wine, and specifically Burgundy, after a long absence.  While it has not produced the Burgundian experience I had hoped for, this wine is not without interest.  While lacking in the “funk” department and holding little fruit, it is still rather intense considering its age.  This intensity, in the form of earth and spice, is not altogether unenjoyable, just different from what I expect of Burgundy and especially this appellation (even considering that it is a village level wine from a not especially renowned vintage).  However, the hint of truffles has proven to be a pleasant surprise.  Probably would have been more enjoyable at a younger age, presumably with more fruit for better balance.

Value: Average