Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

2000 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2000 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy

The millennial year graced the hallowed terroir of Musigny with a vintage that has defied expectations, yielding wines of profound complexity and elegance. In particular, the 2000 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue emerges as an intricate tapestry of scents and flavours, becoming a lodestar for connoisseurs and investors alike.

 

An Epochal Vintage Beckons Collectors

Amidst Burgundy's varied contours, the year 2000 stood to challenge winemakers with its unpredictable climate. Yet, the old vines of Domaine Comte de Vogue harboured deep roots which tapped into the intrinsic virtues of Musigny's soil, rising magnificently to the occasion. As with all great wines, time has been a benevolent custodian; now at maturity, this vintage exudes a bridal veil of finesse over its robust structure.

 

A Study in Contrasts: Delicate Yet Defined

This bottle's ensemble captivates immediately with its profound garnet core and tell-tale ruby rim—a visual prelude to excellence. The nose greets with a perfumed intricacy, teasing predicaments of dark cherry and ripe raspberry laced with invigorating notes of rose petal and an ethereal touch of violets. There is a whisper of earthiness underpinning this olfactory bouquet—a testament to the 2000 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru’s grounded character.

On the palate, one finds a contradictory harmony: taut lines of acidity ensure long and commanding presence, whilst silken tannins suggest a softer side. Flavour continuity is striking here – layers tilting between red fruit compote, hawthorn berry and a piquant smattering of spice entwine with precision. The finish resonates with grace, ample yet never overstepping.

In summation, the year 2000 showcased an exceptional balance within this transcendent offering from Domaine Comte de Vogue, manifesting both in sensorial finesse as well as in potential for investment acumen. For the erudite collector or investor seeking a touchstone Burgundian experience—the 2000 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru signifies not only a high watermark but also a judicious addition to any serious portfolio.

Current market price

£9,450.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

726.92

Scores and tasting notes

93

There is an enthralling sappy richness to the floral and blackberry-scented 2000 Musigny. Supremely elegant, it is not quite as dense as the 2001 yet reveals outstanding depth, purity, and concentration. Lush, stony red and black fruits are interspersed with violets and tangy raspberries in its exceptionally long, expressive, plump character. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012. The 2000 vintage is yet another success story at Domaine du Comte Georges de Vogue. After having performed an evasivage (the removal of excess buds after flowering), the Vogue team still believed they had too much fruit on the vines and dropped half of the bunches prior to veraison as they did in 2001. In the end, they harvested a moderate 30 hectoliters per hectares in a vintage where their neighbors set records. According to Millet, the fact that the yields were kept under control also served to ensure a “very healthy” harvest. Importers: A David Schildknecht Selection, Vintner Select, Cincinnati, OH; tel. 513-229-3630; Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700; Chambers & Chambers, Inc., San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 642-5500; Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770; Ideal Wines, Medford, MA; tel. 781-395-3300; and a Becky Wasserman Selection / Le Serbet; French Fax: 011-33-3-80-24-29-70, various American importers

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2003

Vintage performance