In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: rose, violet, dark cherry, spice

Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk

From a tiny parcel, one of the most sought-after wines in the world: ethereal perfume over a deep, mineral core.

What it pairs with

  • 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 rare perfume and depth meet a truffled chicken's earthy richness.

History

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

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

Facts

Producer
Domaine Georges Roumier
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

Scores

  • Vinous 97 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cellar worthy cult wine dry firm tannin full body grand cru high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with game pairs with mushroom pairs with red meat pinot noir price collector still red
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