Domaine Comte de Vogue   Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

2005 Musigny Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru

By Domaine Comte de Vogue

2005 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru, Domaine Comte de Vogue, Burgundy, France

Embarking on a sensory journey with the compelling 2005 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from Domaine Comte de Vogue is akin to uncovering a priceless treasure from the heart of Burgundy. This vintage carries the hallmark of an exceptional year, casting an enchanting spell not soon forgotten by those who appreciate the age-worthy nectar yielded by this revered plot.

 

Intrinsic Elegance amid Climatic Serendipity

The 2005 vintage in Burgundy was blessed with a near-ideal growing season, granting vignerons not only balance in the elements but also a concentration in fruit that few years have managed to parallel. Therein lies the foundation upon which this particular cuvée builds its legacy—the joining of serendipitous climatic conditions with centuries-old vines that possess an ineffable wisdom embedded within their roots.

In your glass, the 2005 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru presents a vivid ruby hue, leading to an olfactory opulence charmed with aromas of ripe black cherries and violets, interwoven with whispers of earthy truffle and delicate spices. The depth is profound; an intricate ballet where power and finesse coalesce seamlessly on the palate. Each sip offers evolving layers that move from supple red fruits to savoury nuances, culminating in a lingering finish that resonates with minerality and understated oak nuances.

 

A Vintage That Commands Attention

Fine wine investors continuously seek out gems like the 2005 Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru for its stature as one of the cornerstones within an astute cellar. With ample structure to endure the test of time, this wine stands prominently as an investable delight—a vintage that substantiates its prominence through its graceful ageing potential.

In summation, the 2005 offering from Domaine Comte de Vogue captures not just the essence of Musigny terroir but also encapsulates a particular moment in viticultural excellence. As it transcends from its illustrious past into a future filled with promise, collectors are poised to witness the unfolding chapters of its life—an odyssey worth investing both resources and palate.

Current market price

£16,380.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

963.53

Scores and tasting notes

96-98

My notes on the 2005 Musigny Vieilles Vignes represent a composite impression from a selection of barrels. There can be little question that this deep, dark wine displays its class of origin, indeed a class of its own in this year’s collection. Fresh black raspberry, pomegranate, blackberry, and iris dominate the nose and stain the palate. A wealth of spice, mineral, chalky and bitter-sweet floral nuances persistently wreath the fruit at all stages. This shows lovely creaminess of texture in counterpoint to the persistent freshness of fruit. The intensely rich yet refreshing palate saturation and tenacious cling exhibited auger well for extended cellaring yet don’t detract from an impression of utmost elegance and refinement. The domaine will begin bottling the wines in spring and all will, as usual, receive “the minimum, gentlest possible” filtration. Francois Millet notes that skin-to-juice ratios this year were as formidably high as those of 2003, yet thanks to relatively mild temperatures, the fruit retained what he terms a “sorbet-like presentation.” Dreyfus Ashby, New York, NY; tel. (212) 818-0770 and a Peter Vezan Selection (various importers), Paris; fax 011 33 1 42 55 42 93

David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2007

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