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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2033 to 2058.
vintage15 yrs40 yrs42 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 97/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: rose, violet, dark cherry, spice
Palate: black fruit, mineral, truffle, silk
Biodynamic Musigny of extraordinary perfume and depth, with floral lift over a dense, 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.More wines for venison →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
- Truffled poularde The wine's perfume and depth meet a truffled chicken's earthy richness.More wines for chicken and white meat →
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, Epoisses de Bourgogne, Truffled poularde. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Lalou Bize-Leroy farms a tiny biodynamic parcel of Musigny, among the rarest and most expensive wines in the world.
- 1988Domaine Leroy founded from the former Noellat vines
- 1991Vines fully converted to biodynamics
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Leroy · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 16 to 18 months in new French oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 20000 to 40000 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15-40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1991
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. Biodynamic Musigny of extraordinary perfume and depth, with floral lift over a dense, 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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