Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes
Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2012-2033).
In 2026, the Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes 2009 is 14 years into its peak drinking window, which opened in 2012 and extends through 2033. The wine stands well past its midpoint and is drinking with the full expressive maturity that defines great Chambolle: the fruit has deepened and softened, with fresh black cherry joined by earthier notes of truffle, dried flowers, and sous-bois. The typical Chambolle silkiness has evolved into a seamless, flowing texture with barely perceptible tannins. Seven years of prime drinking remain in this window, and in 2026 the wine is at or near its most eloquent. Collectors holding bottles have no reason to wait further; this is an ideal time to open and enjoy each bottle at leisure.
The ‘09 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes.
From one of Chambolle-Musigny's most admired producers, this 2009 Les Feusselottes Premier Cru delivers silken Pinot Noir at full maturity, with truffle, black cherry, and violet in a wine now at the height of its expressive range.
Drinking window
Tasting note
A deep, luminous garnet with only the faintest brick tinge at the rim after 17 years in bottle, the 2009 Mugneret-Gibourg Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes remains a wine of great aromatic beauty. Floral notes lead on the nose with assurance: violet, dried rose, and a trace of iris woven through ripe black cherry and red plum. Spice notes emerge with time in the glass, layering cardamom and white pepper beneath the florals in a nose of refined complexity. On the palate this is quintessential Chambolle: a silky, flowing texture carries the black cherry and violet fruit through a mid-palate of genuine depth, with a hint of truffle adding savory intrigue. Tannins have softened to near-imperceptibility, leaving only the wine's natural acidity to frame the long, aromatic finish. Extended aromatic persistence is the signature of this terroir, and in 2026 the Feusselottes delivers it in full measure.
The 2009 vintage
The 2009 Burgundy Côte de Nuits vintage earned a Wine Spectator score of 95 points Classic, described as charming and fluid with ripe, pure fruit. The summer of 2009 was warm and generous, producing a harvest that arrived early and in excellent health across the Côte de Nuits. In Chambolle-Musigny, warm-season conditions resulted in wines of exceptional fruit ripeness and charm, though the best producers applied careful selection to avoid the overripeness that touched some 2009 bottlings. Mugneret-Gibourg, known for precise viticulture and gentle handling in the cellar, harvested at optimal ripeness and produced a Chambolle of rare silkiness and freshness within the warm-year paradigm, with the 2009 widely compared to 1999 and 2005 in terms of fruit generosity and aromatic precision.
About Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg is one of Burgundy's most admired small estates, run by sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée Mugneret following the passing of their father, Georges Mugneret. Based in Vosne-Romanée, the domaine holds prized parcels across Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Marie-Christine serves as winemaker and has maintained the estate's hallmark approach: precision viticulture, low yields, rigorous sorting in the vineyard and cellar, and minimal intervention during vinification to preserve aromatic purity. The Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes reflects the domaine's lighter, more ethereal touch with Chambolle terroir compared to their more structured Gevrey bottlings.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted squab or pigeon with herb jus
Delicate game bird mirrors the wine's violet and sous-bois character while the herb jus echoes its aromatic spice register.
Duck confit with lentils du Puy
Rich duck fat provides textural weight against the wine's silky acidity; earthy lentils complement truffle and forest-floor notes.
Brie de Meaux or aged Chaource cheese
Soft, bloomy-rind cheese honors the wine's delicate texture and floral aromatics without competing with its refined Chambolle structure.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-63F (16-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 45 to 60 minutes in 2026; at 17 years this wine is fully mature and needs only gentle aeration. Pour carefully from a standing bottle.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
Is the 2009 Mugneret-Gibourg Les Feusselottes at its peak in 2026?
Yes. In 2026 this wine is 14 years into a peak window running from 2012 through 2033. The tannins have fully resolved into the wine's silky texture and tertiary complexity is fully expressed. Seven years of prime drinking remain, and the wine is as eloquent as it will ever be. For broader Burgundy context, see the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy).
How long should I decant this wine?
In 2026, forty-five to sixty minutes in a standard decanter is ideal. At 17 years from vintage this wine is fully mature and does not need extended aeration. Pour gently from a bottle that has been upright for at least a day to avoid disturbing any sediment that may have settled.
What food pairs best with Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes?
The wine's silky texture, violet florals, and truffle notes call for elegant rather than robust pairings. Roasted squab, pigeon, or guinea fowl are classic companions. Soft cheeses such as Brie de Meaux or Chaource honor the wine's delicate structure. Avoid heavily tannic or spiced dishes that would overwhelm the Chambolle elegance.
How does Les Feusselottes compare to other Chambolle-Musigny Premier Crus?
Les Feusselottes lies in the southern section of Chambolle-Musigny, closer to Vougeot, giving it slightly more body than the more northerly Les Amoureuses. It shares the village's signature silkiness but with a hint more earthiness. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) for a broader look at Burgundy Premier Cru expressions.
Are other Mugneret-Gibourg wines worth exploring alongside this bottle?
The domaine's Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru offers a more structured, age-worthy counterpoint to this silky Chambolle. Multiple vintages are available including the [2017](/wines/domaine-georges-mugneret-gibourg/ruchottes-chambertin-grand-cru/2017), [2016](/wines/domaine-georges-mugneret-gibourg/ruchottes-chambertin-grand-cru/2016), and [2005](/wines/domaine-georges-mugneret-gibourg/ruchottes-chambertin-grand-cru/2005), each expressing the domaine's precision in a different vintage context.