2020 Domaine Hubert Lignier Chambolle Musigny Les Bussieres

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 93 JM 93 WA 92 VN 92
DC 93

Decanter, October 2021

This shows the elegant, ethereal raspberry fruit with a rose petal, sweet edge on the palate that is so typical of Chambolle. The texture is light and fine, but not lacking in substance. Marvellous. Confusingly there is a...
JM 93

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, November 2021

(90-93 points) Half a hectare up against the wall. Fine bright purple, much more sensual than the Nuits-St-Georges Poisets, balanced and delicious, with some tension at the back. This is very stylish, generous and...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

(90-92 points) The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Bussières wafts from the glass with aromas of cherries, red berries, sweet spices, orange rind and raw cocoa. Medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with powdery...
VN 92

Vinous, December 2021

(90-92 points) The 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Bussieres ler Cru has a well-defined, fragrant bouquet with violet and incense infusing the black cherry and bilberry fruit. This is a little spicier than the Vieilles Vignes...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Nuits
Appellation
Chambolle Musigny
Sub-appellation
Les Bussieres
Vintage
2020
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2020 Domaine Hubert Lignier Chambolle Musigny Les Bussieres is a red wine made from Pinot Noir, hailing from the esteemed region of Chambolle Musigny in the Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France. It boasts an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a cork closure.

This wine has garnered considerable praise from professional reviewers for its distinctive characteristics and quality. According to Decanter, this wine showcases "elegant, ethereal raspberry fruit with a rose petal, sweet edge on the palate that is so typical of Chambolle." The review highlights its light yet substantial texture, calling it "marvellous." Decanter awarded the wine a score of 93 points, noting the confusion between village-level Les Bussières in Chambolle and La Bussière in Morey, but clarifying that this wine comes from the Chambolle side, classified as premier cru.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also lauds the 2020 Chambolle-Musigny Les Bussières, giving it a score range of 90-92 points. Reviewer WK describes it as "wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, red berries, sweet spices, orange rind, and raw cocoa." The review further mentions its medium to full-bodied nature, lively and concentrated profile, powdery tannins, and saline finish, calling it "one of the high points of the range."

Vinous, another respected publication, aligns with these sentiments, rating the wine between 90-92 points. Neal Martin notes its "well-defined, fragrant bouquet with violet and incense infusing the black cherry and bilberry fruit," and adds that it has a "Morey-like structure" with fine grip and a hint of black olive on the finish.

Jasper Morris, from Inside Burgundy, provides an equally favorable review, scoring the wine between 90-93 points. Morris praises its "fine bright purple" color and describes it as "much more sensual than the Nuits-St-Georges Poisets, balanced and delicious, with some tension at the back." He commends its stylish, generous, and accessible nature, noting its alcohol content at 13.85%.

Overall, the 2020 Domaine Hubert Lignier Chambolle Musigny Les Bussieres is a highly regarded wine praised for its elegance, aromatic complexity, and balanced structure. Its notable reviews reflect its quality and appeal to Pinot Noir enthusiasts.