Musigny Grand Cru by Maison Joseph Drouhin

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2054.

vintage12 yrs35 yrs37 yrs

Critic scores

Critic	Vintage	Score
Burghound reviewed 2022	2019	93/100

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 perfumed, silky Musigny from biodynamic vines, with rose, red fruit and a fine mineral depth.

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.
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

Drouhin farms a small biodynamic parcel of Musigny, among its most prized reds.

1880: Maison Joseph Drouhin founded
1990: Estate converted to biodynamics

Facts

Producer: Maison Joseph Drouhin · visiting guide
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
Oak: Around 14 to 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV: 13.0%
Price: EUR 600 to 1500 at retail
Drinking window: 12-35 from vintage
First vintage: 1980

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 perfumed, silky Musigny from biodynamic vines, with rose, red fruit and a fine mineral depth.

When should I drink Musigny Grand Cru?

Drink 12-35 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).

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