2008 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2008 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy
The esteemed Domaine Comte de Vogue's craftsmanship is once again on delightful display with their 2008 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru. This vintage, with its confluence of challenging weather conditions and remarkable recoveries, encapsulates the resilience of the vine and the sagacity of the vigneron in one harmonious expression.
The Narrative of Nature: A Vintage Defined
Should one endeavour to chart the course of the 2008 vintage in Burgundy, they would find a plot thick with adversity met by mastery. A cool, wet spring gave way to an uncharacteristically brisk summer, each drop of rain a potential foil to the supple nature of the Pinot Noir grape so cherished in Chambolle-Musigny. Yet, as autumn's harvest drew close, an awaited reprieve emerged—an Indian summer that provided warmth and wind, ensuring a late but welcomed ripening of the clustered fruit.
The 2008 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue stands as a vivid testament to this journey. Its delicate bouquet offers whispers of red berries and a subtle hint of earthiness—a prelude to a palate that is at once intense and refined, with notes of raspberry and cherry underlaid by a thread of minerality, an homage to its storied terroir.
An Investment in Patience and Pleasure
Wine investors often seek assurance in consistency, yet sometimes it is the stories of redemption and triumph that produce the most compelling chapters in an oenologue’s library. The 2008 Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru undoubtedly adds such richness, revealing layers that wine enthusiasts and collectors alike can savour or cellar with equal appreciation.
For those poised to diversify their portfolios, this embodiment from Domaine Comte de Vogue presents not only an exquisite sensory experience but also an opportunity for contemplative investment. As the wine continues to evolve, its narrative deepens, making it a prudent choice for those drawn to both complexity in character and enduring value.
One reflects on this 2008 offering from Burgundy as evocative of a vintage where resilience reaped reward; as such it stands as a must-consider acquisition for enthusiasts looking to weave a tapestry of exquisite vintages within their collection. One might say it’s an archetypal tale captured within the glass - the quintessence of Burgundian allure seasoned by time's relentless passage and vindicated by autumn's final grace.
Market price (CAD)
$6,640.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
285
Scores and tasting notes
The 2008 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru (from young vines in Musigny) is a powerful, inward wine. There is lovely depth to the fruit, but the wine remains tightly coiled at this stage, even if occasional glimmers of richness emerge over time. Cloves, cinnamon and a host of other spiced notes add complexity on the finish. This is another superb, textured wine from de Vogue. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. A brilliant career as a wine writer awaits long-time oenologist Francois Millet should he ever tire of making wine. Millet’s visual descriptions of vintages and wines are among the most colorful I have ever encountered. The truth is that these wines need no words at all; the quality of what is in the glass speaks for itself far more eloquently than words ever could. De Vogue’s 2009s are remarkable for their textural richness, depth and pure breed. In 2009 Millet started picking on September 9 in order to keep as much as freshness as possible. The fruit was 100% destemmed. New oak ranged from 15% for the Chambolle villages to 35-40% for the Bonnes Mares and Musigny Vieilles Vignes. The malos were on the slow side and for the most part did not begin until April 2010. Unfortunately I was not able to taste the 2009 Chambolle-Musigny and Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru and as they were bottled just prior to my visit. I did have a chance to taste most of the 2008s. In many ways the 2008s offer better balance than the 2009s because the vintage characteristics play off the house style of textural richness, resulting in marvelous, totally complete wines. In 2008 the harvest began on September 27, quite a bit later than in 2009. A cool growing season was saved by perfect conditions that began on September 13 and continued through to the end of the harvest. A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various American importers, including: Atlanta Wholesale Wines, Atlanta, GA; tel. (404) 696-9440; C’Est Vin, District of Columbia; tel. (703) 243-3559
Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 1 May 2011