Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

1990 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

1990 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Burgundy, France

The 1990 vintage in Burgundy remains a herald amongst collectors and enthusiasts, and the Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé is a resplendent example of the year's pedigree. Fetching great admiration, this vintage delineates the seamless marriage of Domaine Comte de Vogüé's rich heritage and the nurturing bosom of an exceptional growing season.

 

An Exemplar of Vintage Charm

The idyllic weather conditions of 1990 in Burgundy presented an opportune canvas upon which the vigneron's artistry could shine. With warmth suffused throughout the summer, punctuated by well-timed rainfalls, the vines achieved optimal ripeness, tinged with the kind of robust elegance that only old vines can conjure. This harmonious climate is quintessential in crafting the complex and profound nature displayed in this particular grand cru.

 

Eloquent Evolution: A Matured Masterpiece

Upon decanting, one bears witness to a cornucopia of olfactory delights; an exquisite mélange of ripe red cherries accompanied by an entwining wisp of delicate violets and a hint of earthiness emblematic of Chambolle terroir. On the palate, the 1990 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes unfurls gracefully, revealing seductive layers of stewed fruits and a masterful integration of oak that whispers of its judicious slumber. Its exquisitely finessed tannins lend a structure that promenades towards an enduring finish, mirroring the very essence of longevity and assuring sublime ageing potential.

For aficionados poised to bolster their investment portfolio, this profoundly good wine from Domaine Comte de Vogüé stands as one amongst the proud luminaries asserting its investability through its triumphant display over time. A paragon not merely for its vintage or captivating complexity but also as a smart cornerstone for any serious Burgundy collection.

 

Concluding Musing on Musigny's Magnificence

The narrative thread spun by the 1990 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé is imbued with an intricate tapestry of climatic serendipity and vinicultural finesse. Such a gem offers a covetable prospect for investors, ensuring its allure extends beyond the sensory to encapsulate financial sagacity within the realms of fine wine collection—indeed, a vintage which continues to resonate with profound distinction amongst oenophiles seeking both pleasure and prudence in equal measure.

Current market price

£12,600.00

12x75cl

Highest score

96

POP score

787.5

Scores and tasting notes

96

This wine demands another 6-7 years of cellaring. Oddly, about three years ago it was giving signs of maturing quickly, but it has now completely shut down. The Bordeaux-like, saturated dense ruby/purple color is followed by a tight-fisted nose and flavors of black fruits, underbrush, minerals, smoke, and new oak. Although extremely concentrated, the wine is broodingly backward, and not fun to drink ... yet. This loaded effort should prove to be one of the longest-lived red Burgundies made in the last twenty years. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 January 2002

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