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Joseph Drouhin, Musigny Grand Cru 2014
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Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(bottled in August): Good medium red. Knockout, exotic, high-pitched perfume of raspberry, blood orange, peach and spices; smells delicious already! Pure silky elegance in the mouth; wonderfully intense, fine-grained and aromatic, with an impression of weightlessness. For such a seamless wine, this Musigny boasts terrific energy and lift. This very suave, supple wine from a fairly full crop really vibrates on the finish. Véronique Drouhin predicts that this wine will never really shut down in bottle.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2014 Musigny Grand Cru was picked on September 19 and contains 15% whole cluster fruit this year. Interestingly, this Musigny was bottled on August 14 (as far as I know, the earlier bottled Musigny this vintage, though I could be wrong!). It has a well defined bouquet, red rather than black fruit today: raspberry preserve, tobacco, wild strawberry and a touch of peppermint. It seems to gain complexity in the glass. The palate is smooth in the mouth, very supple with quite firm tannin. This is a more masculine Musigny than others, like the Bonnes-Mares quite strict with a touch of Hoisin on the finish. This is a cerebral Musigny, but personally I have fonder memories of the 2013 last year.
About the Producer
DEDICATION TO THE DIVERSITY OF BURGUNDY With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. A FAMILY HERITAGE For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company. LISTENING TO NATURE Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. AN IDEAL OF PERFECTION AND ELEGANCE The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious complexity. SHARING WITH THE WORLD The wines of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. Joseph Drouhin is proud to bring the best of Burgundy to the whole world.
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