Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2034 to 2059.

vintage15 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201997/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, violet, dark cherry, spice

Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk

From Roumier's roughly 0.1-hectare Musigny parcel: ethereal perfume over a deep, mineral core.

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, Epoisses de Bourgogne, Truffled poularde. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Roumier farms only about a tenth of a hectare of Musigny, yielding a few hundred bottles a year.

  1. 1924Domaine founded by Georges Roumier
  2. 1953Musigny parcel entered the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Georges Roumier · 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 12000 to 25000 at retail
Drinking window
15-40 from vintage
First vintage
1953

Frequently asked about Musigny Grand Cru

What does Musigny Grand Cru 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. From Roumier's roughly 0.1-hectare Musigny parcel: ethereal perfume over a deep, mineral core.

When should I drink Musigny Grand Cru?

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?

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?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC).

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