1989 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
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The 1989 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru has a slightly diffuse nose that seems fully mature. It’s quite airy in style and lacks presence, which is not a trait that I associate with the de Vogüé. The palate has a grainy texture and thick boned-tannins evidencing maybe a touch of overextraction, and as a consequence some dryness creeps in toward the finish. I would not leave bottles too much longer.
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Neal Martin
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The 1989 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru was tasted from a half bottle, yet it replicated the rather disappointing performance of a bottle that I drank in 2008. Again, open-knit and leathery on the nose, a little mintier than I recall with that balsamic element in situ. The palate is chunky with good depth, simple compared to recent vintages with a menthol-tinged, rather animal-like finish. Drink up if you still have any bottles. This was not my favorite era for the domaine, so I was not surprised by this lackluster performance. Tasted March 2017.