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Wine Description
The Story
Musigny Grand Cru produces yields one of the best grapes in the entire Burgundy. Its terroir is much more complex than Clos de Vougeot lying just below of it. Musigny is known for its super elegant and feminine characteristics, but this hot vintage gave this fine “lady” some extra muscles that has given an extra dimension to it and structure to last for long.
The village of Chambolle-Musigny lies in the very heart of the Côte de Nuits. The ...
Vintage 1949
The 1949 wine vintage in Burgundy was a breathtaking, monumental triumph that stands alongside 1945 and 1947 as one of the three greatest and most legendary Burgundy vintages of the 20th century. Following an ideal, sun-drenched summer and a perfectly dry harvest period, the Pinot Noir grapes achieved phenomenal ripeness while retaining a brilliant, vibrant backbone of natural acidity. This flawless balance yielded wines of immense concentrati...
