Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2019-2039).
In 2026, the Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Feusselottes 2016 is eight years into its peak drinking window, with 13 years of prime drinking remaining through 2039. At this mid-peak stage the wine has arrived at full aromatic complexity and integration: the beautiful perfume of red cherry, rose petal, and mineral notes that characterizes Les Feusselottes is now at its most expressive, the primary fruit fully settled into the silky, fine-tannin texture that the estate's precise approach reliably produces. In 2026 this wine sits in the most rewarding phase of its drinking arc, where the 2016 vintage's exceptional structure and balance have allowed both primary aromatic brightness and beginning secondary complexity to coexist. The fine, silky tannins are fully resolved, the bright acidity that defines Chambolle-Musigny is at its most integrated, and the impressive length noted at release has extended with bottle age. Those who bought at release and have been patient will find 2026 the most complete expression of this wine yet; those who want even greater secondary development should hold through 2030.
The ‘16 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes.
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg's 2016 Les Feusselottes is a beautifully perfumed Chambolle-Musigny premier cru at mid-peak, expressing the red cherry and rose petal character of this elegant site through the estate's signature precise winemaking in one of the finest vintages of the decade.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2016 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Les Feusselottes pours a bright, luminous ruby of medium depth that reflects both the purity of Chambolle-Musigny fruit and the precision of the estate's winemaking approach. The nose is beautifully perfumed in the Chambolle idiom: red cherry and rose petal lead the aromatics with a brightness and clarity that speak to Les Feusselottes' position on the lower slope of the appellation, where the combination of limestone subsoil and well-drained clay produces wines of delicacy and aromatic purity. Mineral notes of chalk and wet stone add depth and complexity, completing a perfumed aromatic profile that is one of the most seductive in the Chambolle premier cru tier. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins that reflect the estate's careful, precision-focused approach: nothing was forced from this wine, and the result is a mid-palate that feels natural and authentic to the site's character. Bright acidity lifts the red fruit through a precise mid-palate, and the finish is of impressive length, lingering with red cherry, chalk mineral, and rose petal long after the wine has been swallowed. This is a premier cru that wears its quality lightly.
The 2016 vintage
The 2016 Burgundy vintage is widely considered one of the finest of the decade for red wines in the Côte de Nuits. The season was marked by a severe spring frost in April that reduced yields dramatically in some sites, but the growing season that followed was warm and balanced, producing a late September harvest of exceptional quality and concentration. The frost-reduced yields concentrated the surviving fruit into wines of impressive density and structure, while the favorable mid-season allowed full aromatic ripeness to develop without dilution risks. Wine Spectator awarded the 2016 Côte de Nuits Reds a score of 95, Exceptional, recognizing the vintage's outstanding combination of structure, aromatic complexity, and aging potential. For Les Feusselottes, the 2016 conditions produced a beautifully balanced premier cru with aromatic brightness and the structural backing of a frost-concentrated, low-yield harvest.
About Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg in Vosne-Romanée is one of Burgundy's most consistently praised estates, directed since 1988 by sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée Mugneret, who brought precision, elegance, and minimal intervention as the governing philosophy. The estate holds premier cru and Grand Cru parcels across Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny, and the Les Feusselottes holding allows Mugneret-Gibourg to express the Chambolle-Musigny appellation's signature perfume and delicacy through the sisters' precise, low-extraction approach. Vinification at the estate is marked by careful temperature control, moderate new oak, and a winemaking discipline that consistently produces wines of silky precision and aromatic brightness across multiple appellations and vintages.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted pigeon breast with cherry compote and thyme
The wine's red cherry and rose petal aromatics elevate delicate game; cherry preparations mirror the wine's primary fruit brightness and aromatic character.
Pan-seared salmon with a light Pinot Noir reduction
Chambolle-Musigny's medium body and bright acidity make it a natural pairing for rich fish; the chalk mineral notes bridge the wine's terroir character to the fish's texture.
Fresh chèvre or young Époisses
Younger soft cheeses align with the wine's bright acidity and delicate floral aromatics rather than competing with them; the cream and acidity amplify the rose petal character.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 58-62F (14-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 45 minutes to one hour. The wine is at mid-peak and beautifully integrated; a short decant opens the perfumed red cherry and rose petal aromatics fully. The silky, fine-tannin structure does not require extensive air; longer decanting risks diminishing the delicate floral character.
- 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
When is the best time to drink the 2016 Mugneret-Gibourg Les Feusselottes?
In 2026, eight years into peak with 13 years remaining through 2039, the wine is at a beautifully complete stage where primary aromatic brightness and beginning secondary complexity coexist in an integrated, expressive wine. Opening a bottle now delivers the most complete expression yet; those seeking deeper secondary development should hold through 2030. See the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy).
How does the 2016 compare to other Mugneret-Gibourg vintages?
The 2016 is widely regarded as one of the great vintages for Côte de Nuits reds, with the combination of frost-concentrated yields and a warm, favorable mid-season producing wines of exceptional structure and aromatic complexity. The Les Feusselottes in 2016 shows greater density and age-worthiness than more delicate years, with 13 years of remaining peak reflecting the vintage's structural ambition. The estate's precision approach shines particularly clearly in a vintage of this quality.
Should I decant the 2016 Mugneret-Gibourg Les Feusselottes?
Yes, 45 minutes to one hour. The wine is at mid-peak and has fully integrated, but a short decant opens the beautifully perfumed red cherry and rose petal aromatics to their fullest expression. The silky, fine-tannin structure does not require extensive air; longer decanting risks diminishing the delicate floral character that makes this premier cru distinctive.
What is Les Feusselottes and how does it compare to other Chambolle premier crus?
Les Feusselottes is a premier cru vineyard on the lower slopes of Chambolle-Musigny, producing wines of aromatic delicacy and red cherry brightness characteristic of the appellation's lower slope sites, rather than the more structured mineral character of the upper slope Les Fuées or the legendary satin texture of Les Amoureuses. In Mugneret-Gibourg's hands the site expresses its aromatic character with exceptional purity and precision. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).
How long should I hold the 2016?
The 2016 Mugneret-Gibourg Les Feusselottes holds through 2039, with hard decline beginning around 2048. In 2026 there are 13 years of prime drinking remaining. The 2016's exceptional structure ensures it will sustain throughout this window; those who want the deepest secondary complexity should hold through 2030 to 2034, when the chalk mineral and evolved fruit notes will be at their most developed alongside the still-vibrant red cherry core.