Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Drouhin-Laroze |
Label Name: | Musigny Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Chambolle-Musigny, Cote 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
Neal Martin (Vinous) 94–96 (Drinking window 2025–2047). Domaine reviews praise its finesse and ageing potential
Tasting Note
Delicate violet and wild-rose perfume over black cherry, blackberry and raspberry, with truffle, forest-floor and licorice. Silky, refined tannins, bright acidity and an extended, exotic-wood finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed fish, bulgogi, shiitake and soy-based dishes (umami-rich).
Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial whole-cluster (20–50%) fermentation in small open vats with indigenous yeasts; 16–20 months élevage in 100% new French oak (personalized toasts).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze owns a tiny 0.12 ha parcel of Musigny (acquired 1986). The domaine works sustainably/biodynamically across its holdings and focuses on low yields to express terroir.