Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.

vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2022201993/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

How to serve Musigny Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2002Musigny entered the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Vougeraie · visiting guide
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

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).

Tags

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