1985 Musigny Vieilles Vignes
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The 1985 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru came from a magnum directly from the Domaine's cellars. It has a sumptuous bouquet with red cherries, leather and sous-bois . Wild mint touches evolve in the glass. The palate has a sweet and slightly candied entry. It feels smoother than examples that I have tasted from bottle, though it does lack some definition and verve towards the finish. It's a delicious Musigny that doesn't quite hit the sweet spot.
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Neal Martin
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The 1985 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru is a wine that I last tasted back in May 2004 at a vertical in London. For me, this is the best vintage of that decade. The bouquet is earthy and spicy, not dissimilar to Christophe Roumier’s of that same year, although without the same delineation and complexity. This feels more feral and yet remains very attractive. The palate is medium-bodied and it is clearly at its peak of maturity. There is patently much more vigour than the 1988 tasted a few months earlier. There is weight and presence here, the tannins a tad rough around the edges and there is a dab of warmth towards the finish. Yet, you cannot deny the sheer enjoyable nature of this 1985 that in some ways harks back to the legendary wines of the 1940s and 1950s. Tasted at the La Paulée in Beaune.
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines, defined by its historic stewardship of Musigny and its refined, age-worthy Chambolle-Musigny. Its wines are benchmarks for collectors seeking grand cru pedigree over power.