Tasted blind in a line-up of 2011 Amoureuses in Holland, Roche de Bellene’s 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses has one of the palest colors in the flight with more degradation on the rim. The nose is forward and more advanced aromatically, with distinctive sous-bois and tertiary scents, loose-knit red berry fruit, with just a touch of heat coming through with aeration. The palate has a sharp and angular opening with noticeable acidity. Gritty in the mouth, it does not have the opulence of an Amoureuses and feels a little austere and dry on the finish. It suggests underripe fruit trying to be covered up by wood. Tasted June 2014.

(red) Very delicate and pure raspberry nose, with lift and elegance. Rich and suave but has a light touch and much delicacy; but concentrated, with ripe tannins and grip; superb length.