Burgundy is complex, and understanding the region and its wines requires not only interest, but effort. Studying the vineyards is an important part, and taking the vineyards one by one is my way of doing this.
Under this new rubric, I will highlight one of my vineyard articles to pique your curiosity.
Vineyard of the week
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 Grand Cru…
- A true vin d’émotion – a Burgundy of passion
- A truly hedonistic wine – lively and enjoyable
- A vivacious wine for pure indulgance
- A potential vin d´émotion - frais et léger
Hi Steen
there are published alternatives to your surface area for example the book
Climats et Lieux dits des Grands Vignobles de Bourgogne have
Clos St Denis @ 2.14.89
Les Chaffots @ 1.33.92
Calouere @ 1.30.85
Maison Brulee @1.82.94
a grand cru total of 6.62.60ha
I think there is a whole load of exploration to be had with this?
best
Phil