Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
J.F Mugnier
Label Name:
 
Musigny Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian vinification with destemming/fermentation in oak or stainless vats and élevage ~18 months in French oak (partial new), minimal filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated red cherry and blackberry with rose and violet florals, baking spice and chalky minerality; silk-textured, fine tannins and a long, saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef en croûte, mushroom risotto, coq au vin. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, wagyu or soy-braised beef, shiitake mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaine Jacques‑Frédéric (J.-F.) Mugnier is a respected Chambolle-Musigny estate focused on elegant, terroir-driven Burgundies and historic Grand Crus dating back generations.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critical scores: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~97 pts; David Schildknecht / International Wine Cellar 96–98; consistently mid-90s from Burghound and other critics. Sources: