Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Drouhin-Laroze |
Label Name: | Musigny Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
En-primeur and merchant notes: Vinous ~93 (en primeur reporting). Allen Meadows/Burghound en-primeur assessment range 91–94 for the 2021 Musigny; cellar potential 15–30+ years
Tasting Note
Elegant, floral Pinot Noir: violet and wild-rose aromas with raspberry and blackcurrant, silky texture, refined leather and candied cherry; fine acidity, delicate tannins and a very long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef (rare), mushroom risotto, foie gras, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki beef, mushroom soba, Korean BBQ, char siu pork.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle extraction with indigenous yeasts; 16–20 months ageing in French oak (matured in 100% new oak for this cuvée); careful sorting and low yields.
Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Gevrey-Chambertin; Musigny parcel (acquired 1986) is 0.12 ha. Estate follows sustainable/biodynamic practices under Caroline & Nicolas Drouhin.