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| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 19 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Jammy Wine on 4/24/2022 & rated 84 points: Most De Vogue that I come across are either too young to drink or fully mature. This 1990 is in the latter camp. Fully mature array of savoury red cherries, lots of sous bois, leather and a hint of vegetal tone. Interestingly not as ripe as I would expect from 1990. Less exciting than the 1990 Roumier Chambolle Musigny I had last month. (84/100) (1327 views) | | | Tasted by Timothy Sung on 4/3/2018 & rated 93 points: OMG.
In a perfect drinking window.
Served blind, and it almost tasted like a traditional barolo with good leather, earth, and red fruits with outstanding fresh acidity.
The only wierd point was the low tanin compared to how young and traditional this tasted, and it was really hard to claim anything with much confidence.
In short, this is a great pinot that resembles traditional barolo alot, and still got at least 5 years left till it gets boring.
A damn good wine. (1986 views) | | | Tasted by Plabella on 10/23/2017 & rated 93 points: lost some fruit but still is elegant (1969 views) | | | Tasted by Leigh Johnson on 3/27/2013 & rated 91 points: Quite deep crimson with an Orange hue at the rim. Floral nose, hint of strawberry and a faint whiff of sous bois. All became more exaggerated over time. Sweet start, good acidity and nice to see some tannic structure. A complete wine. Flavorsome, round and elegant. Strawberries, leather and earth. A very good bottle (4301 views) | | | Tasted by ATBridge on 2/23/2013: Wine was marred by such wretched acidity it was completely undrinkable. Completely the opposite to a luxurious bottle 2 years ago that was much less roasted than I find the '90 Musigny to be. (4062 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 2/10/2013 & rated 89 points: Dinners @THe Oak - wine still showing nice color. On the nose a earth berry. Med weight in the mouth, not bad not great. Starting to dry out. Pleasant but drink up (3719 views) | | | Tasted by Leigh Johnson on 12/9/2012 & rated 85 points: This particular bottle was still very enjoyable but sadly, just past its best. Complex, lots of development, still plenty of fruit too but ever so slightly astringent and thinning. (2913 views) | | | Tasted by Papies on 9/25/2012 flawed bottle: Chambolle Musigny Masterclass, with James Handford MW (Handford Wines, London): Although on open it was ok by the time we got it oxidation took the better part of it and s smelled and felt like a bad rioja. Shame. (3854 views) | | | Tasted by Rupert on 4/30/2012: Ray Walker visits London (Chez Bruce, Wandsworth, London): Full, red fruited, smooth, fine - very elegant (2722 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 10/16/2011 & rated 89 points: ruby color, earthy strawberry nose and in the mouth a lovely warm coating . medium length ...in a good place but a touch of soup (2129 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 10/9/2011 & rated 88 points: Nice dried strawberries and earth. A bit thin. Nice wine but no need to hold I think (2099 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 1/16/2011 & rated 90 points: drunk with roast beast cooked at home. nice balanced cherry pinot with a bit of earth (2200 views) | | | Tasted by DAN BAILEY on 1/13/2011: Slipped into the musigny flight as a ringer. Thin, dry palate - flattered to deceive at first. With some air it pulled itself together. Remained quite dry on the finish though. (2065 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 1/13/2011 & rated 90 points: DeVogue Dinner (The Ledbury, London): DeVogue Dinner @ The Ledbury - Light color nose smells of a nice cherry candy, a bit of earth,in the mouth a bit of jolly rancher candy with a touch of bitterness and/or tannin. this wine slipped in before the Moose and i have to say it did ok. nice drink in a nice place (3042 views) | | | Tasted by Leigh Johnson on 12/28/2010 & rated 92 points: Medium crimson, clear, very liitle evolvement. On the nose farmyard and earthiness, with a nuance of ripe black fruit. On the palate, despite the age of this wine, the predominant characteristic is red red fruit - strawberries - with kirsch cherries and plums behind. Very fresh and youthful, good acidity, no signs of tiredness. Surprisingly, the wine has a balancing streak of tannin, still quite pronouced after 20 years but well matched by fruit and acidity. This wine is more about elegance and finesse than power, quite feminine. It seems to have a good few more years ahead of it. I suspect it is at it peak now but I can see it staying on this perfect plateau rather than entering decline. For an village wine, even De Vogue, this is outstanding. (2046 views) | | | Tasted by reichken on 12/17/2010 & rated 89 points: Light ruby color, not very deep. nose of earthy fruit more secondary then bright. light in the mouth , bit of farm and dryingred fruits. medium weight, medium length. nice enough, dont think its getting any better. drink them up (2219 views) | | | Tasted by Redteeth on 11/25/2009: This was my last bottle. I did not decant but opened it about an hour before drniking. This fell into the catagory of old and interesting. I had hoped it would age better than it did. I wasn't bad but it had a bit of an oxidation/port taste at first. It evolved and improved quite a bit over the course of the dinner. There was still a lot of fruit left in the wine. The color was medium density with signs of bricking. My advice is to drink these soon and carefully decant. (2256 views) |
| Domaine Comte Georges de VogüéGeorges Comte de Vogue - Burgundy
Many domaines in Burgundy can trace their roots back over 100 years, but only a handful can claim more than 200 years of history. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé can trace a line back over 550 years, to 1450 and the Chambolle vines of one Jean Moisson. Highly regarded as the greatest estate in Chambolle Musigny, today the domaine is headed by its 20th generation – Claire de Causans and Marie de Ladoucette, the granddaughters of the late Comte Georges de Vogüé.
THE DOMAINE OF COMTE DE VOGUE
The Domaine currently owns 12.43 ha of vines, all of it in Chambolle-Musigny.
The Estate:
7.2ha are in Musigny,
2.7ha in Bonnes-Mares,
0.56ha in Chambolle Amoureuses,
0.27ha in other Chambolle premiers crus, and 1.8ha in Chambolle Village
Viticulture
Eric Bourgogne practices ‘lutte raisonnée’ (reasoned battle) which is effectively intervention only as required rather than treatment as prevention. In common with most domaines in Chambolle he also practices ‘confusion sexuelle’ – he puts small brown tags of insect pheromones on the end of the rows of vines. Eric Bourgogne believes that a balance of insects is best, as treatments against one insect type will often have negative consequences for beneficial predators. Across the domaine he uses three types of pruning; Guyot, Cordon Royat and for the young vines a formation pruning.
Within Musigny, he allows the weeds and grass to grow between the rows throughout the autumn and winter, ploughing by horse from spring onwards, using no weed killer. Eric Bourgogne believes that these choices result in less-compacted soil and significantly less erosion than the domaine used to experience. The Domaine puts its own compost on the vineyards at a rate of 2 hectares per year; this translates to an addition of compost every six years.
A STUDY OF LE MUSIGNY VINEYARD
Musigny, sometimes referred to as Le Musigny, is an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) and Grand Cru vineyard for red and white wine in Côte de Nuits of Burgundy. It is located within the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, to the south of the village itself. It borders on the Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot in the southeast, to Échezeaux in the south, and to the Premier Cru Les Amoureuses in the northeast. The name is derived from a family de Musigny, which is now extinct, but which held offices in the court of the Dukes of Burgundy from the 14th century. The AOC was created in 1936, but the borders of Musigny were previously set down legally in 1929.
Musigny is the only Grand Cru vineyard in Côte de Nuits for white wine as well as red, although the production of red wine dominates by over 90%. All the other Burgundy Grand Crus for white wine are located in Côte de Beaune.
Even though the vineyard of Musigny has been famous for centuries, its history of ownership is not well understood. The earliest record of the village of Chambolle is traced back to 1110 and by 1140, the Cistercians owned the vineyard of Musigny; or at least it is believed they did. The confusion rests because up until the French Revolution there was also a subclimat within the Clos de Vougeot called Les Petits Musigny. Mysteries of the dark ages aside, what is certain is that in 1882, the village of Chambolle appended Musigny to its name.
In 1855 there were two parcels of Musigny, which together comprised 10.05 ha: Les Musigny and Les Petits-Musigny. Most people believe that these are only two subclimates of Musigny, but this is not so. In 1929, suit was brought before the courts to extend the right to the name Musigny to a 0.61 ha parcel of the adjoining premier cru La Combe d’Orveau. Ultimately, this request was granted and in 1936, all three climats were combined to create a single A.O.C. under the name Musigny.
Then, in 1989, the right to the name Musigny was extended yet again to a few rows of vines, which increased the surface area to the present size of 10.70 ha.
The entirety of 4.2 ha of Les Petits Musigny is a monopole of the Domaine Comte de Vogue and Domaine Jacques Prieur owns the entire La Combe d’Orveau subclimat (0.61 ha). Ownership of Musigny is quite concentrated with a mere four domaines owning fully 90% of it, and with the lion’s share of that owned by de Vogue. The total number of domaines with ownership is only ten.
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is by far the largest owner of Grand Cru Musigny, i.e. 66,5 % of the entire vineyard, with a total of 7.12 ha, including all of Les Petits Musigny (4,2 ha - a monopole) and 2,92 ha of Le Musigny.
The vineyard lies on several north-south faults which separate different geologies: Oolite limestone at the top and Comblanchien limestone further down.
To ensure the best possible quality and emphasize its non compromise policy, the Domaine commercializes the Musigny solely under the label “Vieilles Vignes”, i.e. from selected vines exclusively between 25 years of age and approximately 60 years of age.
Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoChambolle-MusignyChambolle-Musigny is one of the smallest appellations of the Côte de Nuits, although given the tiny, fragmented nature of Burgundy vineyards, it manages to fit two exceptional Grand Crus (Bonnes Mares and Le Musigny) and a couple of dozen Premieres Crus. These wines are known for delicacy and tend to be light in body, but concentrated and with fragrant bouquets. The critic Robert M. Parker Jr. quotes French poet Gaston Roupnel as likening the region's wines to "silk and lace." |
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