In the glass
Aroma: rose, violet, dark cherry, spice
Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk
The largest owner of Musigny makes its grandest wine from old vines: aristocratic perfume over a profound, mineral core.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it. -
Truffled poularde
The wine's aristocratic perfume meets a truffled chicken's earthy richness.
How to serve Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Epoisses de Bourgogne, Truffled poularde. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue traces its line in Chambolle to 1450 and farms about 7.12 hectares of Musigny across the 10.86-hectare Grand Cru; the Vieilles Vignes is bottled only from the oldest parcels.
- 1450 — De Vogue line established in Chambolle
- 1989 — Francois Millet began as winemaker, lifting consistency
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 1500 to 4000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1450
Scores
- Vinous 96 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes
What does Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes taste like?
On the nose, rose, violet, dark cherry, spice. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Bottled from old-vine parcels across De Vogue's roughly 7.12 hectares of Le Musigny: aristocratic perfume over a profound, mineral core.
When should I drink Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes?
Drink 15-40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Epoisses de Bourgogne and Truffled poularde. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Musigny Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC).