Domaine JF Mugnier - Nicholas Silvers

Our day started today with a visit to see Freddy Mugnier.  We were running about 20 minutes late unfortunately, and it seemed that this left Mr. Mugnier displeased.  The auto door bell actually rang for so long that I really thought we had missed our window.  Fortunately, we were received and we were able to taste and talk for a few minutes.   It was a very cold morning and the cellars reflected it.  That only makes these remarks about his 2010s even more impressive.  Across the board, his 2010s are unreal.  While I will say the the Chambolle and Fuees were just OK, I was shocked completely buy the Clos des Marechale as being remarkable just after the first two.  The Amoureuses was showing a bit tighter than the others but you could tell all the parts were there and I have no question greatness will ensue.  Now, Bonnes Mares and Musigny: I will let the professional writers give you the detailed descriptors but these wines are just off the charts great.  Both of them, no questions are wines that make legend.  Unquestionably, like the vintage as a whole, they most certainly need time before really being approachable and I suspect they will close down shortly after bottling.