Chambolle-Musigny
Doudet-Naudin 1966

Most wine lovers seem to have experienced either Bordeaux or Burgundy period; they are funs of wines from one of them and they become fond of the other. I used to prefer Bordeaux reds for a long time and since a year ago or so I have become an eager Burgundy lover (though I used to prefer Bordeaux's strength, strangely I find myself drinking Côte-de-Nuits more often than Côte-de-Beaune). And just as in the case of the entire wine, there were "entry wines" for my burgundy experience. As an entrance, this Chambolle-Musigny was too good a choice for me.

The sweetness, or the fruity taste that Pinot Noir variety presents is often described as "jammy." Until I came across this Chambolle-Musigny, when I encountered this description, I used to regard it as a metaphor, that is, as meaning something like "sweetness that reminds one of jam." But, as you man know, my brother, it is literally true of some real good burgundies. After this wine, I possessedly drunk wines from negotiants or domaines that prefer this kind of "jammy" taste. Among them, I recommend wines from Remoissenet and Machard de Gramont; they will allow you to experience one (or perhps the most important) aspect of Pinot Noir at reasonble prices.