While the Musigny from Domaine Leroy is very rare and elusive it's somehow a bit under the collectors radar - as the Musignys from de Vogüé and Mugnier are much more visible in the marketplace. Make no mistake however ... the Musigny from Mme Bize-Leroy is just as exclusive as the other offerings …
Chambolle Musigny
Domaine Dujac, Chambolle Musigny 2006
The Chambolle village 2006 from Dujac is not showing at the moment. In the nose rich and forward fruit - red and dark berries, prune and soy - currently not very precise and transparent. On the palate openly knit, quite weighty and a bit alcoholic - not very focused at the currently. Have tasted …
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, Chambolle Musigny 2005
I have been quite worried about the true Burgundian nature of the 2005s .... are they too intense and powerful or will they resolve into true Burgundy refinement and delicacy. I recall I spoke with Jean-Luc Pepin about this at the release of the 05 vintage back in 2007 ... and I'm pleased to see …
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Vineyard Insight: Musigny – ownership maps
Musigny is in my view one of the greatest Grand Crus in Burgundy rivalling at least some of the Grand Crus of Vosne-Romanee. While Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is the dominant owner on Musigny with almost 70% of the vineyard, the rest of the vineyard is divided between 10 owners. The Musigny …
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Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes Mares 1996
Tasting Bonnes Mares 1996 at this stage should be close to impossible ... way to early most would say. This bottle had been violently decanted and shaken on a magnum decanter several hours before the tasting. The host was very confident .. and served the Bonne Mares 96 against La Tâche 1990 another …
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