Tasted blind in a line-up of 2011 Amoureuses in Holland, Georges Roumier’s 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses possesses a stricter nose vis-a-vis La Pousse d’Or’s Amoureuses ’11: slightly more herbaceous in style but well-defined and demonstrating good intensity. This is very natural and composed – very 2011 in style more than Amoureuses, but more bashful. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins, a fine citric thread of acidity as well as tension, and a structured but feminine finish. This is a more elegant take on Amoureuses but one that is well made. This has a mouth-tingling saltiness on the finish. On this showing, this is the finest Amoureuses in 2011. - Neal Martin

Despite the malo just finishing up on the 2011 Amoureuses at the end of July, the wine was showing beautifully in November. The gorgeous nose delivers a beautiful blend of red and black cherries, a nice touch of red berries, cocoa, marvelously complex soil tones, woodsmoke and a pungent topnote of violets. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, long and complex, with a very sappy core, superb soil drive, suave tannins and a very, very long, laser-like and youthful finish. A beautiful wine in the making. (Drink between 2022-2060)

Pomegranate, wild cherry, underbrush and spice flavors signal this ethereal, seamless red. Concentrated and well-defined, in a sleek, tightly grained frame. The terrific finish offers a mineral element and a juicy texture. Best from 2016 through 2030. 10 cases imported. –BS