Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

1995 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

1995 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé, Burgundy

The venerated 1995 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé remains a pivotal chapter in Burgundian oenology. This epochal vintage clings to the very soul of connoisseurs, evoking the rich tapestry of one of Burgundy's most storied plots. My tryst with this mythic elixir has extended over four decades, intimately acquainting me with its terroir-driven tale.

 

The Essence of '95: A Tapestry Weaved of Terroir and Time

The mid-nineties brought forth a series of notable harvests to the Burgundy region, yet it was 1995 that struck an ambrosial balance between structure and sensuality. A moderate season ensued, avoiding the extremes - no scalding summer sun nor ruinous rains to mar the maturation. This provided a tranquil canvas upon which the old vines of Musigny projected ripe fruit with an assured minerality reflective of its esteemed pedigree.

In this particular vintage, one discerns an exquisite alliance of cherry and raspberry bondage, interlaced with an earthy truffle whisper that bespeaks its age nobly. The palate is graced with harmony; tannins still assertive yet impeccably poised, revealing a wine that's unyielding in depth and complexity.

 

Investment Merits: A Singular Sensation

A firm favourite among fine wine investors, the 1995 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru boasts a presence in portfolios where distinction and rarity intersect. Its investment trajectory is akin to its flavour profile - robust and promising prolonged periods of growth. The reverence this wine commands is well-deserved, as each bottle is not merely a drink but a chronicle - a sensorial journey through one of Burgundy's grandest terroirs.

This emblematic cuvée encapsulates the zenith of viticulture finesse backed by historical reverence. Embracing both the immediate pleasure it affords and long-term potential for appreciation in value, this timeless estate-produced jewel remains a lustrous beacon for collectors and aficionados alike. In sum, the 1995 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogüé continues to enthral, emerging as a paramount choice for those seeking to embellish their cellars with a magnum opus of winemaking artistry.

Current market price

£11,340.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

810

Scores and tasting notes

93-96

One of the greatest wines of the vintage, Vogue's Musigny Vieilles Vignes, reminded me of Chateau Margaux at its best: an iron fist in a velvet glove. How anything can be this massive, powerful, and robust and yet be strikingly elegant and refined. Possessing a dark ruby color and an amazingly spicy, floral (roses) and black fruit-filled nose, this stupendous Burgundy has a thick, almost viscous, velvety texture, with copious quantities of fat, chewy, red berries. Surprisingly, the fruit almost tastes stewed yet is perfectly and clearly delineated. Complex, intensely deep and buttressed with huge but ripe tannins, this wine should be at its plateau of maturity between 2006 and 2016. Bravo! This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided.

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 26 June 1997

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