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2017 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2017 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy
The esteemed terroirs of Burgundy have once again proven their worth with the release of the 2017 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue. A wine that exudes confidence, derived from a lineage of finesse and pedigree, captivates with the charm of its specific vintage characteristics. The illustrious past of this cuvée is only accentuated by the distinctive attributes of 2017 – a year that stands proudly among its peers in the tapestry of Burgundy vintages.
A Distinct Elegance Amidst Climatic Whimsy
The growing season of 2017 was a departure from recent tradition, providing Burgundian vines with consistent warmth and yielding a bounty of fruit reflecting both gusto and grace. For connoisseurs and fine wine investors alike, the allure lies in the vintage's balance of immediacy and structure – a duality seldom achieved but found in this 2017 expression.
This wine eloquently translates terroir into taste. The nose offers an intricate mélange of ripe red fruits and a whisper of earthy undertones characteristic of the Musigny vineyard, while the palate is seduced by voluptuous textures and a complex, yet approachable tannic presence. Touches of cherry, aniseed, and a delicate minerality intertwine to form an elegant tapestry indicative of Domaine Comte de Vogue's masterful touch.
Vintage Virtuosity in the Cellar and The Market
Whilst the 2017 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru clearly possesses immediate allure, it promises further transcendence with cellar maturation. Its intrinsic quality makes it not only an enchanting indulgence for aficionados but equally positions it as a prudent acquisition for judicious collectors and investors. Combining evocative elegance with investment sagacity, this vintage has all the credentials to enamour both palate and portfolio.
As time weaves its magic upon these storied vines, the wine's layers will unfold like an exquisite narrative, each chapter enriched by Domaine Comte de Vogue's deft craftsmanship. The story of the 2017 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is one of exceptional harmony between vineyard legacy and annual alchemy - a tale expertly told through every decanted bottle.
Market price (CAD)
$9,380.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
402.86
Scores and tasting notes
The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is showing very well indeed, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, rose petal, warm spices and orange rind, framed by creamy new wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and velvety, with the greatest depth and dimension of any wine in the cellar, displaying excellent energy and completeness, and distinguished above all by striking length on the finish.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 January 2019