Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of Burgundy’s most iconic domaines, with roots dating back to the 15th century and by far the largest ownership in the Musigny Grand Cru (they deem themselves the “Domaine de Musigny”). The estate has a reputation for producing some of Chambolle-Musigny’s most structured and long-lived wines, often requiring many years before they’re truly approachable — and some would argue with short drinking windows (sadly, I haven’t had enough Vogüé to have a strong opinion on the latter lol).
2007 was a difficult vintage with a cool, damp summer and some disease pressure, but the best producers made lighter, elegant, and perfumed (some would say “classically styled”) reds. Under longtime winemaker François Millet, Vogüé favored indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and extended elevage in French oak.
While this is a village-level bottling, it’s not really priced as such — current releases retail around $300 USD in the U.S., and well-aged examples like this one can fetch significantly more. It is 100% Pinot Noir from Vogüé’s holdings throughout Chambolle, including sometimes very young Musigny vines (their Chambolle 1er Cru is 100% young vine Musigny). It comes in at 12.5% ABV.
**Tasting Notes:** Medium ruby color with a hint of garnet at the rim. Nose of red cherry, raspberry, rose petals, tea, spice, and forest floor. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and lively acidity. Wonderfully balanced and open — you never know what you’ll get with Vogüé, but this was ripping from the start and kept getting more perfumed over the ~2 hours it was open. Long, elegant finish with floral and earthy notes. Outstanding wine that I’d never have guessed as “village” if tasted blind. Considering its price, I almost expected disappointment, but it fully delivered.
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Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is one of Burgundy’s most iconic domaines, with roots dating back to the 15th century and by far the largest ownership in the Musigny Grand Cru (they deem themselves the “Domaine de Musigny”). The estate has a reputation for producing some of Chambolle-Musigny’s most structured and long-lived wines, often requiring many years before they’re truly approachable — and some would argue with short drinking windows (sadly, I haven’t had enough Vogüé to have a strong opinion on the latter lol).
2007 was a difficult vintage with a cool, damp summer and some disease pressure, but the best producers made lighter, elegant, and perfumed (some would say “classically styled”) reds. Under longtime winemaker François Millet, Vogüé favored indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction, and extended elevage in French oak.
While this is a village-level bottling, it’s not really priced as such — current releases retail around $300 USD in the U.S., and well-aged examples like this one can fetch significantly more. It is 100% Pinot Noir from Vogüé’s holdings throughout Chambolle, including sometimes very young Musigny vines (their Chambolle 1er Cru is 100% young vine Musigny). It comes in at 12.5% ABV.
**Tasting Notes:** Medium ruby color with a hint of garnet at the rim. Nose of red cherry, raspberry, rose petals, tea, spice, and forest floor. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and lively acidity. Wonderfully balanced and open — you never know what you’ll get with Vogüé, but this was ripping from the start and kept getting more perfumed over the ~2 hours it was open. Long, elegant finish with floral and earthy notes. Outstanding wine that I’d never have guessed as “village” if tasted blind. Considering its price, I almost expected disappointment, but it fully delivered.