2012 Domaine Jacques Prieur Musigny Grand Cru

France / Burgundy / Cote de Nuits / Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru Rouge

Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru Rouge: This is one of the greatest terroirs in the Côte de Nuits. The vineyard is located on a fault overlooking the Clos Vougeot and bordering on the Combed'Orveau.

Le Musigny has south-east facing sun exposure and a unique, sunny microclimate. The thin, light soil has a high proportion of stones that not only guarantee good drainage, but also store heat in the daytime and release it at night. The grapes are always very ripe and produce a velvety nectar with lovely floral (violet) aromas and an impressively long aftertaste.

Dark ruby red with intense purple reflections. Very precise with beautifully refined fruity notes of blackcurrant and blueberry, evolving with aeration into subtle toasted ones. Dense, rich, spicy, fruity (black fruit), cocoa, sweet violet, candy. Generous on the finish with profound and ripe tannin.

Ratings:
La Revue du Vin de France: 18/20.
Jeannie Cho Lee: 94/100.