2017 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Grand Cru
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2050 |
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé owns and cultivates vineyards in the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. Their most important vineyard is Musigny, a Grand Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Musigny is celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and is often considered one of the best vineyards in all of Burgundy. The Comte de Vogüé vineyards benefit from a unique combination of limestone and marl soils, which are ideal for Pinot Noir. The careful management of the vineyards and attention to terroir expression contribute to the distinctive character of their wines. The domain practices traditional and non-interventionist wine production methods. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and fermented in open wooden barrels. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels for a longer period of time, typically around 18-24 months depending on the vintage. Of the 7.2 hectares in Musigny Grand Cru, 0.65 hectares are planted with Chardonnay. A special and rare white wine is made from this. This Musigny blanc is perhaps the rarest and unique white Grand Cru from Burgundy. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is also the only one allowed to produce white wine from this.
François Millet began harvesting at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé on September 2, after working hard throughout the growing season to limit the generous potential yields offered by vines severely affected by the 2016 frost. The Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2017 is complex and well defined on the nose, where hints of iodine and black fruit penetrate. The wine has a medium body with a slightly grainy texture. Notes of black truffle and fresh figs complement a fruit profile that welcomes more red fruit towards the finish. Hints of white pepper and sage linger in the aftertaste. This is definitely starting to close in bottle, so give this Musigny a decade to show what it's capable of.
FACT : The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will immediately see the possible discount if you choose Pickup in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (93-95)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is showing very well indeed, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, rose petal, warm spices and orange rind, framed by creamy new wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and velvety, with the greatest depth and dimension of any wine in the cellar, displaying excellent energy and completeness, and distinguished above all by striking length on the finish.
François Millet began the harvest at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé on September 2, having worked hard throughout the growing season to limit the generous potential yields provided by vines that suffered hard in the 2016 frosts. He succeeded in delaying malolactic fermentations until the following summer, and the resulting wines are unusually saturated in hue—to the extent that Millet was anxious to emphasize that he hadn't sought to extract more than usual. Readers will know the by now well-established rudiments of winemaking here: destemmed grapes, slow fermentations emphasizing pumping over—with pigeage reserved solely for the Bonnes Mares, delayed malolactic fermentations and élevage with one racking.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
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Vinous
95
Drinking Window 2027 - 2060
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is complex and well defined on the nose, where touches of iodine and wild heather infuse the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture; notes of black truffle and fresh fig complement a fruit profile that welcomes more red fruit toward the finish. Hints of white pepper and sage linger on the aftertaste. This is certainly beginning to close up in bottle, so allow a decade if you can for this Musigny to show what it is capable of.
- By Neal Martin on November 2019
Pulling up in the courtyard at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé amidst heavy drizzle, I was glad to get down into the dry cellars with winemaker François Millet to taste through the 2018s from barrel and 2017s in bottle. First I asked him about the 2018 vintage. "We had some good rain in spring and then after, the rain was below normal. It was dry, but there was not much stress in the vines because of the prior rain. We picked on 30 August [the same day as Clos de Tart, although not the earliest on record as the 2003 was picked from 23 August]. Climatically speaking, 2003 was a violet heatwave, whereas 2018 was warm but mostly dry and so it had a different effect on the vines. It was the same type of heat as in 1976 however that arrived much earlier, in the springtime. There was good sanitary conditions in the vineyard with nice bunches and good average yields around 30hL/ha, a bit less than in 2017, but comfortable for the domaine. It was not easy for those that had several places to pick in different areas: our advantage is that we are focused on just one area. We could pick everything at the same time and anyway, there was nothing to wait for. Picking was over in one week. There was intentionally no punch downs except for Bonnes-Mares, which needed it. We [already] had concentration because of the drought and the high ripeness of skins, not overripe, but I speak in terms of phenolic levels. The colour comes from infusion and pumpovers. It was important to be even more cautious this year because you could easily make "monsters" and then everything would look identical in the cellar. All the wines in 2018 are aged with 30% new oak. We used the cellar's air-conditioning to postpone the malolactic in spring because the barrels at the end of September were still at 18°C, so the malo risked beginning right after the alcoholic fermentation. The malo helps preserve the freshness and clarity in the wines, which was important in 2018 as it is not a mineral-driven vintage. The wines needed childhood. Malo is like puberty."
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, often simply called Comte de Vogüé, is one of the most prestigious and respected wine estates in France's Burgundy region. This estate is known for producing some of the best Pinot Noir wines, particularly from the Grand Cru vineyard of Musigny.
History of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
The history of the estate dates back to the end of the 14th century, when Jean Moisson, a winemaker, began planting vineyards in Musigny. The property was later acquired by the de Vogüé family in 1766 and has remained in their possession for generations. The addition of "Comte" (Count) to the family name reflects their noble origins. The de Vogüé family has a long and impressive history in the region. Throughout its history, the domain has upheld the traditions of Burgundian wine production. It has focused on preserving Musigny's unique terroir and character, while adapting where necessary using modern viticultural practices.
The estate has been owned by the de Vogüé family for centuries. Today, Claire de Causans, together with her cousins Marie de Ladoucette and François Millet, manages the domain and ensures the continuation of the valued tradition. Comte de Vogüé is considered one of Burgundian's "Holy Trinity" of wineries, along with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Leroy. The estate's wines are highly regarded not only for their quality, but also for their rarity and limited production, making them among the most coveted producers in the wine world.
Production of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé owns and cultivates vineyards in the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. Their most important vineyard is Musigny, a Grand Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Musigny is celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and is often considered one of the best vineyards in all of Burgundy. The Comte de Vogüé vineyards benefit from a unique combination of limestone and marl soils, which are ideal for Pinot Noir. The careful management of the vineyards and attention to terroir expression contribute to the distinctive character of their wines. The domain practices traditional and non-interventionist wine production methods. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and fermented in open wooden barrels. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels for a longer period of time, typically around 18-24 months depending on the vintage. Of the 7.2 hectares in Musigny Grand Cru, 0.65 hectares are planted with Chardonnay. A special and rare white wine is made from this. This Musigny blanc is perhaps the rarest and unique white Grand Cru from Burgundy. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is also the only one allowed to produce white wine from this.
Wines of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
The rarest wine from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is the Musigny Grand Cru. Musigny is one of the most respected Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. The wines from this plot are highly regarded for their finesse, complexity and aging potential. They often exhibit red and dark fruit flavors, floral notes and a distinctive sense of terroir. The Musigny of Comte de Vogüé is considered one of the purest expressions of this terroir. In addition to Musigny, the estate produces a Premier Cru from the Les Amoureuses vineyard, also located in Chambolle-Musigny. Les Amoureuses is known for its elegance and finesse, and the wine typically exhibits floral and red fruit notes. The estate also produces a Premier Cru from the Les Bonnes Mares vineyard, located on the border of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. Wines from this vineyard often have a more robust character with notes of dark fruit and herbs.
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé owns and cultivates vineyards in the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. Their most important vineyard is Musigny, a Grand Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Musigny is celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and is often considered one of the best vineyards in all of Burgundy. The Comte de Vogüé vineyards benefit from a unique combination of limestone and marl soils, which are ideal for Pinot Noir. The careful management of the vineyards and attention to terroir expression contribute to the distinctive character of their wines. The domain practices traditional and non-interventionist wine production methods. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and fermented in open wooden barrels. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels for a longer period of time, typically around 18-24 months depending on the vintage. Of the 7.2 hectares in Musigny Grand Cru, 0.65 hectares are planted with Chardonnay. A special and rare white wine is made from this. This Musigny blanc is perhaps the rarest and unique white Grand Cru from Burgundy. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is also the only one allowed to produce white wine from this.
François Millet began harvesting at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé on September 2, after working hard throughout the growing season to limit the generous potential yields offered by vines severely affected by the 2016 frost. The Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2017 is complex and well defined on the nose, where hints of iodine and black fruit penetrate. The wine has a medium body with a slightly grainy texture. Notes of black truffle and fresh figs complement a fruit profile that welcomes more red fruit towards the finish. Hints of white pepper and sage linger in the aftertaste. This is definitely starting to close in bottle, so give this Musigny a decade to show what it's capable of.
FACT : The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will immediately see the possible discount if you choose Pickup in the Checkout page. We are almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Chambolle-Musigny |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2050 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (93-95)
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is showing very well indeed, unfurling in the glass with aromas of cherries, rose petal, warm spices and orange rind, framed by creamy new wood. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and velvety, with the greatest depth and dimension of any wine in the cellar, displaying excellent energy and completeness, and distinguished above all by striking length on the finish.
François Millet began the harvest at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé on September 2, having worked hard throughout the growing season to limit the generous potential yields provided by vines that suffered hard in the 2016 frosts. He succeeded in delaying malolactic fermentations until the following summer, and the resulting wines are unusually saturated in hue—to the extent that Millet was anxious to emphasize that he hadn't sought to extract more than usual. Readers will know the by now well-established rudiments of winemaking here: destemmed grapes, slow fermentations emphasizing pumping over—with pigeage reserved solely for the Bonnes Mares, delayed malolactic fermentations and élevage with one racking.
Published: Jan 31, 2019
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Vinous
95
Drinking Window 2027 - 2060
From: 2018 Burgundy: Confounded Expectations (Jan 2020)
The 2017 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is complex and well defined on the nose, where touches of iodine and wild heather infuse the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture; notes of black truffle and fresh fig complement a fruit profile that welcomes more red fruit toward the finish. Hints of white pepper and sage linger on the aftertaste. This is certainly beginning to close up in bottle, so allow a decade if you can for this Musigny to show what it is capable of.
- By Neal Martin on November 2019
Pulling up in the courtyard at Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé amidst heavy drizzle, I was glad to get down into the dry cellars with winemaker François Millet to taste through the 2018s from barrel and 2017s in bottle. First I asked him about the 2018 vintage. "We had some good rain in spring and then after, the rain was below normal. It was dry, but there was not much stress in the vines because of the prior rain. We picked on 30 August [the same day as Clos de Tart, although not the earliest on record as the 2003 was picked from 23 August]. Climatically speaking, 2003 was a violet heatwave, whereas 2018 was warm but mostly dry and so it had a different effect on the vines. It was the same type of heat as in 1976 however that arrived much earlier, in the springtime. There was good sanitary conditions in the vineyard with nice bunches and good average yields around 30hL/ha, a bit less than in 2017, but comfortable for the domaine. It was not easy for those that had several places to pick in different areas: our advantage is that we are focused on just one area. We could pick everything at the same time and anyway, there was nothing to wait for. Picking was over in one week. There was intentionally no punch downs except for Bonnes-Mares, which needed it. We [already] had concentration because of the drought and the high ripeness of skins, not overripe, but I speak in terms of phenolic levels. The colour comes from infusion and pumpovers. It was important to be even more cautious this year because you could easily make "monsters" and then everything would look identical in the cellar. All the wines in 2018 are aged with 30% new oak. We used the cellar's air-conditioning to postpone the malolactic in spring because the barrels at the end of September were still at 18°C, so the malo risked beginning right after the alcoholic fermentation. The malo helps preserve the freshness and clarity in the wines, which was important in 2018 as it is not a mineral-driven vintage. The wines needed childhood. Malo is like puberty."
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, often simply called Comte de Vogüé, is one of the most prestigious and respected wine estates in France's Burgundy region. This estate is known for producing some of the best Pinot Noir wines, particularly from the Grand Cru vineyard of Musigny.
History of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
The history of the estate dates back to the end of the 14th century, when Jean Moisson, a winemaker, began planting vineyards in Musigny. The property was later acquired by the de Vogüé family in 1766 and has remained in their possession for generations. The addition of "Comte" (Count) to the family name reflects their noble origins. The de Vogüé family has a long and impressive history in the region. Throughout its history, the domain has upheld the traditions of Burgundian wine production. It has focused on preserving Musigny's unique terroir and character, while adapting where necessary using modern viticultural practices.
The estate has been owned by the de Vogüé family for centuries. Today, Claire de Causans, together with her cousins Marie de Ladoucette and François Millet, manages the domain and ensures the continuation of the valued tradition. Comte de Vogüé is considered one of Burgundian's "Holy Trinity" of wineries, along with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Leroy. The estate's wines are highly regarded not only for their quality, but also for their rarity and limited production, making them among the most coveted producers in the wine world.
Production of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé owns and cultivates vineyards in the most prestigious terroirs in Burgundy. Their most important vineyard is Musigny, a Grand Cru vineyard in Chambolle-Musigny. Musigny is celebrated for producing exceptional Pinot Noir and is often considered one of the best vineyards in all of Burgundy. The Comte de Vogüé vineyards benefit from a unique combination of limestone and marl soils, which are ideal for Pinot Noir. The careful management of the vineyards and attention to terroir expression contribute to the distinctive character of their wines. The domain practices traditional and non-interventionist wine production methods. The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and fermented in open wooden barrels. The wines are then aged in French oak barrels for a longer period of time, typically around 18-24 months depending on the vintage. Of the 7.2 hectares in Musigny Grand Cru, 0.65 hectares are planted with Chardonnay. A special and rare white wine is made from this. This Musigny blanc is perhaps the rarest and unique white Grand Cru from Burgundy. Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is also the only one allowed to produce white wine from this.
Wines of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
The rarest wine from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is the Musigny Grand Cru. Musigny is one of the most respected Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. The wines from this plot are highly regarded for their finesse, complexity and aging potential. They often exhibit red and dark fruit flavors, floral notes and a distinctive sense of terroir. The Musigny of Comte de Vogüé is considered one of the purest expressions of this terroir. In addition to Musigny, the estate produces a Premier Cru from the Les Amoureuses vineyard, also located in Chambolle-Musigny. Les Amoureuses is known for its elegance and finesse, and the wine typically exhibits floral and red fruit notes. The estate also produces a Premier Cru from the Les Bonnes Mares vineyard, located on the border of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis. Wines from this vineyard often have a more robust character with notes of dark fruit and herbs.