Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

2009 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2009 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

The splendid 2009 vintage of Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from the venerable Domaine Comte de Vogue is a captivating exemplar of how a storied Burgundian terroir and a favourable season can conspire to create something akin to fine art in liquid form. Herein lies a testament to the vintage's idiosyncratic expression—a chronicle written on the wings of a mythical bird graced with power and delicacy.

 

A Confluence of Time and Terroir

In 2009, Burgundy was kissed by the sun, delivering ripe berries which have transmuted into this Grand Cru's intense flavours and ambitious structure. The steady, moderate climate allowed Pinot Noir grapes to imbibe the region's quintessence, resulting in a wine of extraordinary balance, where concentration and elegance pirouette with an almost divine grace. It is no surprise that disciplined investors seek the 2009 Musigny from Domaine Comte de Vogue for its rarity and its auspicious ageing potential.

 

The Allure of the 2009 Vintage

Each swirl of this deep ruby potion emanates a bouquet that marries rich red and black fruits with an earthy minerality—a muse whispering tales of the vineyard's soil caressed by gentle Burgundian breezes. Silken tannins and a poised acidity carry seductive flavours of cherry, strawberry and emboldened spices across the palate, performing a crescendo towards an everlasting finish that insists upon a reverent pause.

Upon examination, it is evident that this vintage exhibits an exceptional finesse, differentiating itself from its siblings by being opulent yet precisely defined—a sensory epiphany promising magnificence now and for decades to come. A distinguished addition to any fine wine portfolio, the 2009 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Comte de Vogue indeed feels destined for the most discerning collectors and true confessors of vinicultural majesty.

 

A Legacy Secured in Liquid Form

The oenophilic odyssey of Domaine Comte de Vogue’s extraordinary offerings reaches its zenith in the 2009 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru. Given its ability to encapsulate the finest elements of nature’s bounty within each bottle, it is no doubt one of the linchpins in any contemplation on wine investment conjoined with pleasure. This vintage stands as undeniable evidence that the fusion between investor's acumen and Burgundy’s hallowed ground extends beyond mere hedonism—it is poetry suffused with possibilities.

Market price (GBP)

£8,400.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

494.12

Scores and tasting notes

97

The 2009 Musigny Vieilles Vignes fleshes out beautifully with endless layers of fruit that caress the palate in stunning style. Sweet floral notes meld into expressive dark red fruit in this mysterious, evocative Burgundy. There is a weightless intensity to the Musigny that is achingly gorgeous. Waves of flavor continue to build towards the sexy, racy finish as the 2009 shows off its pedigree. The 2009 will always be an exuberant Musigny, but time in bottle will help shed some of the baby fat. This is likely to be a great, great wine for several decades. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039. 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; Dreyfus Ashby & Co., New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770

Antonio Galloni - The Wine Advocate, 25 April 2012

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