2013 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
By Domaine Comte de Vogue
2013 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
The world of fine wine investment is marked by notable years that aficionados and investors alike seek with fervor. In the pantheon of Burgundian legends, the 2013 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue certainly merits particular attention.
A Vintage to Remember: 2013 in Musigny
The 2013 vintage in Burgundy was one fraught with climatic challenges; a cool spring and an unyielding summer that tested the resilience of vines. Yet, it is from such adversity that the old vines of Domaine Comte de Vogue’s Musigny Grand Cru draw remarkable complexity and grace. The wine is a compelling story told in layers of raspberry and earth, with subtle undertones of rose petal and anise poised against a backdrop of refined tannins and bright acidity.
Distinguishing Features of the Vintage
In contrast to more exuberant vintages, 2013 confers a tension and precision upon the wine; this Musigny is a focused beam of fruit and minerality amidst the shadows of a challenging year. The palate finds equilibrium between strength and elegance, firing notes of dark cherries and wet stone with remarkable dexterity. Aromatically,the wine entices with whispers rather than shouts, laced with pinches of spice that suggest cellaring will unfurl further treasures within.
Savvy investors recognise that 2013 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is not merely an acquisition but a cornerstone for an enlightened portfolio. This wine’s poise promises to evolve into even greater profundity with age, representing a keen opportunity for appreciation both in value and sensory delight.
The Purest Expression of Terroir
One must applaud the Domaine Comte de Vogue’s masterful touch; under their stewardship, the 2013 vintage has transcended its climatic limitations to articulate the purest expression of terroir. The wine weaves a tale not just of a year but also of centurion vines deeply rooted in hallowed ground.
In summation, the 2013 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, with its tapestry of robust vigour interlaced with exquisite delicateness, is a testament to the resilience and potential majesty nature imprints upon its finest creations. An investment in this wine is indeed an investment in a chapter of vinicultural lore that will continue to inspire and intrigue for many years to come.
Market price (GBP)
£6,090.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
406
Scores and tasting notes
Served blind, the 2013 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Comte de Vogüé wore its pedigree on its sleeve, opening in the glass with a superb bouquet of wild strawberries, rose, cherry, blood orange and plum—much like it did in barrel. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with succulent acids, a deep mid-palate and a sapid, mineral-laden finish. Pure and transparent, this is a beautifully elegant Musigny that should be comparatively approachable in another 5 or 6 years.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 January 2018