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    31
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035

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The Story

On the first of November 2003,  Domaine J-F Mugnier increased from 4 to 14 hectares.  The Clos de la Maréchale, under the sole ownership of the Mugnier family since 1902, reverted to the Domaine when the farming contract ended after 53 years.

History
The origin of the name of this Clos is unknown. In 1855 the vineyard was known as ‘Clos des Fourches', then ‘Clos Maréchal' in 1892, before changing to ‘Clos de la Maréchale' in the 20th century.  Research by the historian Jean-François Bazin shows no evidence of a Marshal, or the widow of a Marshal,  during the Second Empire being connected to this village.  Further research is necessary.  Therefore, to follow...

The vineyard
The Clos de la Maréchale has a surface of 9 hectares, 76 ares.  It is the largest monopole (an appellation belonging to a single owner) in the Côte d'Or.  The average age of the vines in 2009 is about 45 years old.

The vines
The Clos de la Maréchale has a surface of 9 hectares, 76 ares.  It is the largest monopole (an appellation belonging to a single owner) in the Côte d'Or.  The average age of the vines in 2009 is about 45 years old.

The soil
The geological stratum on which the Clos de la Maréchale is situated plunges wellbelow the surface of the soil further south, marking the end of the Côte de Nuits, only to reappear in Le Montrachet between Puligny and Chassagne. Therefore one is not surprised to find the same qualities of power and longevity in these wines.

The Wine
They are wines that always need 5 to 10 years of ageing before expressing their typically floral character : "The bouquet of the 1er crus of Premeaux is remarkable and persistent : one finds the aroma of iris mingled with raspberries. Even more so, that of white lilac".

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Vintage 2008

 An indifferent spring caused uneven flowering and mildew risk. At the end of June the weather changed for the better, continuing into July. Apart from local hail in the Côte de Beaune at the end of July, the summer began well. August arrived fairly cold and variable, but fortunately the last week of the month brought fine, warm weather. The lead-up to harvest saw sunny skies, apart from two days of rain in mid-September. A challenging vintage.

From day one the red wines have had a rich, pure fruit character with fine, silky tannins. The whites offer a good balance between ripe fruit and vibrant acidity. A vintage not to be overlooked because the wines deliver potential and pleasure.  

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Bright ruby. Scented, red berries, spices, some dark fruits, floral notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fresh and fruity, elegant, detailed, rounded, fresh, good length. 89

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2008 Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru Clos de la Marechale Intense and earthy nose, developing with gravel dust, mushrooms, led pencil, nut shells on top of a very pure, vibrant dark, red berry fruit. Has a lovely florality and rhubarb notes as well. Very pure on the palate with sweet and rip but cool, dark red berry fruit, mushrooms, game meat, nuts, roses and balsamic notes. Very focused and pure with excellent mid-palate grip that extends into a long, fresh, mineral driven finish. Very good. Drink 2016-2025 91p
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Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy
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