Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

1997 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

1997 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

In the world of Burgundian Pinot Noir, few offerings elicit the reverence of the 1997 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue. This particular specimen is birthed from a unique confluence of historical vines and an enigmatic vintage, which combined to produce an embodiment of viticultural aristocracy.

 

Vintage Singularity: The 1997 Chapter

The 1997 vintage in Burgundy presented challenges; many estates grappled with an early harvest and variable weather conditions. Despite this, Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Comte de Vogue emerged not just unscathed but shining brightly with celestial qualities. This vintage unveiled a whispering elegance rather than the roar that one might anticipate from a more torrid year—displaying a depth of finesse that distinguishes it among its peers.

 

Artistry in a Bottle: A Symphony from the Soil

Upon decantation, the 1997 vintage exudes an aromatic bouquet that tantalises with subtle hints of sous-bois intertwined with ripe cherries and delicate spices, leading one down a sensory path lined with mineral filigrees and soft, earthy undertones. The palate is treated to a harmonious performance—a balance between power and grace—with tannins now fully resolved in a mellifluous dance alongside mature fruit notes and an autumnal complexity that evokes the passage of time.

An investment in the wine from Domaine Comte de Vogue often transcends financial opportunities; it represents an investment in a piece of oenological history. The 1997 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru continues to captivate connoisseurs and collectors alike, as it whispers its story to those patient enough to listen.

 

Concluding Reflections

The narrative of the 1997 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is one that has gently unfolded over the years into a remarkable tale worth relishing. The wine’s enduring character coupled with its vintage distinguishes it in realms beyond mere collectability. It showcases how vestiges from a singular year resonate through the decades and vindicate its stature as one of the most illustrious bottlings for fine wine investments.

Current market price

£14,200.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

1014.29

Scores and tasting notes

93-95

Vogue's 1997 Musigny is medium to dark ruby-colored, and exhibits a breathtaking nose of blueberries, licorice, jammy blackberries, violets, Asian spices, and stones. This magnificent wine is medium to full-bodied, sublimely refined, and detailed. It is a great Musigny in a light and lace-like style. Red currants and cherries vie for the taster's attention with spices and fresh clay in its luxurious, yet well-defined, personality. To top things off, this awesome wine's immensely long finish reveals loads of supple tannins, which will ensure the necessary backbone for cellaring. Projected maturity: 2002-2012+. Importer: Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel (212) 818-0770.

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 1999

Vintage performance