In the glass
Aroma: rose, red cherry, violet, spice
Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk
A tiny biodynamic Musigny, perfumed and silky with rose, red fruit and a mineral finish.
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. -
Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Musigny Grand Cru
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, Coq au vin, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vougeraie makes a minute quantity of biodynamic Musigny from a small parcel.
- 2002 — Musigny entered the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine de la Vougeraie
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 400 to 900 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Scores
- Burghound 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Musigny Grand Cru
What does Musigny Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, rose, red cherry, violet, spice. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A tiny biodynamic Musigny, perfumed and silky with rose, red fruit and a mineral finish.
When should I drink Musigny Grand Cru?
Drink 12-30 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?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au vin and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Musigny Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC).