1999 Musigny Grand Cru
By Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier
1999 Musigny Grand Cru from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Burgundy, France
The turn of the millennium heralded a sensational suite of vintages for Burgundy enthusiasts, none more intriguing than the transcendent 1999 Musigny Grand Cru from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier. As a critic who has savoured the expansive spectrum of Burgundian expressions across the decades, the singular prowess of this vintage emanates from its glass with assured confidence.
Defining a Vintage: Invest in Excellence
The 1999 season was graced by favourable climatic conditions—a prologue written by nature that set the stage for an exquisite performance in the bottle. The year's weather pattern allowed for optimal ripening, imbuing grapes from Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier with a balance that seasoned collectors perceive as near-legendary. Such harmonious vintage conditions yield investment-worthy wines that not only gratify upon release but also promise grace through the decades.
A Tapestry of Terroir: The 1999 Enigma
At its heart, the 1999 Musigny Grand Cru is an articulate testament to its terroir. The wine unfurls with a sophisticated bouquet, where red and black cherries mingle with earthy truffle tones and whispers of violet. On the palate, it is an orchestration of complexity and elegance; layers of fruit resolving into exotic spices and a touchstone of finely woven tannins—a mirror to its storied land.
The astute craftsmanship of winemaker Frédéric Mugnier ensures that each sip resonates with the precision and profundity expected from such an esteemed domain within Burgundy. It is not merely a bottle but an anthology of sensory chapters each collector is keen to explore.
To immerse oneself in the 1999 Musigny Grand Cru is to engage with a rarefied stratum of vinous artistry—a splendid example for connoisseurs and investors alike. It stands as testimony to the potential heights that can be achieved when perfect providence meets masterful winemaking.
As one looks to curate a portfolio reflecting the pinnacles of fine wine, let us not underestimate this cornerstone—Domaine Jacques-Frederic Mugnier's 1999 offering: a vignette captured in time, one that will continue to captivate with each ensuing year.
Market price (GBP)
£33,360.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
2085
Scores and tasting notes
Mugnier's 1999 Musigny Grand Cru is still a very youthful wine, but a few hours' decant gives a more than adequate sense of its immense quality. A beautiful bouquet of raspberries, black cherry, cocoa powder, violets, peony and incipient notes of rich soil and cedar introduce a pure, full-bodied wine with pitch-perfect balance and a deep, spherical core of ripe tannin, juicy acidity and reserved concentration. This is not an especially flamboyant wine, but it's incredibly authoritative and sophisticated; and in another decade, it will be just irresistible.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 January 2018