2003 Domaine Jacques Prieur Musigny Grand Cru

Good ruby-red. Strongly soil-inflected nose combines raspberry, brown spices, minerals and a hint of brown sugar. Velvety, rich and full, with a distinct dried fruit character and less flavor definition than the Echezeaux. This is more obviously 2003 in style and a bit heavyhanded for Musigny. Finishes with substantial tannins and an impression of alcoholic richness, but the alcohol here is still under 13%, according to Devillard. Vintage 2003 was perhaps not the easiest year to make truly fresh wines from tiny millerande grapes.