Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru other_regions_australia The 1998 Monbousquet is medium

The 1998 Monbousquet is medium to deep garnet-brick in color with wonderful dried mulberries

spicy thrust on a strikingly long

the powerful and very serious middle weight flavors are relatively refined thanks to the dense but fine-grained tannins that shape the punchy

that much is obvious

Philippe Pacalet, Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru other_regions_australia The 1998 Monbousquet is medium(from a blend of Sentiers and Feusselottes). Pretty and well layered aromas consist of plum, violet and spice elements. There is excellent minerality and a relatively refined mid palate mouth feel despite ample muscle and punch reflected by the bitter cherry, moderately firm and palate coating finish. This is not a Chambolle of lace and grace but I like the delivery as well as the underlying material. (90 92) 2024+