1999 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Musigny Grand Cru, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 1x750ml

Vinous 90?

The 1999 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru from de Vogue doles out pure dark berry fruit commingling with melted tar. Maybe there’s just a touch of TCA? The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, quite robust and missing a bit of grace. Certainly, it would not be my first port of call if seeking <em>Pinote</em>. I wonder if this is enduring a dumb phase, but then again, it is now 25 years old. [Neal Martin, 01/02/2025]

Robert Parker 94

Tasted at a oeThe Samplera icon tasting in London. The nose is still very backward on this Musigny with blackberry, spice, and a touch of chimney soot or fireside hearth. It takes some getting warming to but it is well defined, if lacking a little charm and personality. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, quite earthy tannins on the entry. There is a keen balsamic tinge on the entry, good weight (as one would expect) with a correct, persistent finish of Morello, black pepper and a little soy. This has a long way to go " still primal and burly. Tasted December 2012. [Neal Martin, 01/12/2012]