2020 Joseph Drouhin Musigny Grand Cru

Location
Musigny is located on a limestone terrace overlooking Clos Vougeot, between two small valleys: the “combe” of Chambolle and the “combe” of Orveaux.

History & Tradition
A true pioneer of wine growing in this area was the Roman Mucius, who owned a vineyard on this slope in Gallo-Roman times. In the early Middle Ages, with the support of monks, Musigny achieved the prominent status it has today.

Soil
The vineyard is situated on a slight slope with an eastern orientation. The brown, chalky soil is strewn with pebbles and does not contain too much clay.

Tasting note
Musigny stands out with its beautiful, pure colour. When the wine is young, the aroma is reminiscent of violets and fruit pips. After eight to ten years, the aromas develop into refined, complex scents such as autumn leaves, damp earth, moss and a hint of fur or leather. The taste experience is exceptional in finesse and harmony. The tannins are elegant, but lively. Silky softness and velvety structure go hand in hand with the liveliness of the acidity. The long finish is characterised by hints of rare, exotic wood and candied cherry.

Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand in open crates. If necessary, the grapes are carefully sorted. Depending on the vintage, between 20 and 50% of the harvest is vinified in its entirety. Depending on the terroir and vintage profile, fermentation and maceration follow for 2 to 3 weeks in small open vats, during which the cap is immersed and the wine is pumped over. The yeasts used are indigenous (natural). Pressing takes place with a vertical press, with the ends of the presses being separated by taste. The wine matures in oak barrels, 30% of which are new barrels. Maturation lasts 16 to 20 months.

The Joseph Drouhin Musigny Grand Cru is a fantastic Burgundy, but oh so slick. The wine has aromas of exotic spices combined with an exuberant floral nose. The incredibly rich, velvety and palate-drenched flavours are noticeably more mineral-driven, while retaining excellent power and definition into the incredibly long finish. This is very classy and could easily age further with two decades. That said, it could actually be enjoyed young, such is the quality of this vintage from Drouhin. Only 0.4 hectares of this parcel are currently in production, so very limited.

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