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IronGate Fine Wine Auction

Tue, Feb 6, 2024 10:00AM EST - Tue, Feb 13, 2024 08:00PM EST
  • 2011
  • 750ml
  • France
  • Burgundy
  • Cote de Nuits
  • Chambolle-Musigny
  • Pinot Noir
  • Red
  • EE2227
  • EE2229
Lot 450

2011 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Cras Premier Cru - 750ml - 3 bottle(s)

Estimate: CAD$3,000 - CAD$4,200

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This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 2011 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Cras Premier Cru - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $3000 - $4200 with a reserve of $2400. The bottles in this lot come from collection 10889.

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This collector started his cellar during University in his early 20's while working retail for an Ontario winery. Initially he was drawn to the wines of Italy, but over time began to focus on French wines, especially Burgundy. He has always had a great appreciation for white wine, particularly for the wines of Chablis, Loire, Austria and Germany. Generally he purchased wines from the LCBO and directly from agents (keeping track of all invoices and probably have digital or paper copies for everything).The wines were stored at home, in temperature controlled, specially built wine cellars.

The score for 2011 Domaine Georges Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Cras Premier Cru is 92 from Robert Parker and the tasting note - The 2011 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras has blacker and earthier fruit compared to the village cru, but here there is more volume and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly grainy tannins. There is lovely balance here- a little more forward than I was expecting, but generous with impressive complexity on the finish. This forms a fine introduction to the delights of Christophe’s wines. Only the super-rich now have the privilege of tasting the wines of Christophe Roumier , which is a shame, and something that Christophe himself must rue. I vividly recall the moment when tasting his Musigny 2005 from barrel and he had just started receiving blank checks for any bottle he could spare. Roumier’s name was about to go from the esteemed to the iconic, with all the positives and negatives that it entails. So, whenever I have the opportunity to taste Christophe’s wines I grab it, whether it is the 2011s following our tasting of 2012s, or a super-rare bottle from the 1960s that appeared at a dinner.