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The 1989 Musigny Grand Cru is comparatively deep in color with thin bricking on the rim. This has a beguiling nose of darker fruit mixed with autumn leaves, black truffle and morels, becoming more and more floral with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers supple tannins; hints of Lapsang Souchong infuse the red and black fruit, cloves and spice toward the finish. Maybe a little foursquare, yet given my indifference to this Burgundy vintage, it shows extremely well. Tasted at the Drouhin Musigny vertical in London.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Our flight of the house’s Musigny was perplexing. The 1989 Musigny showed good density and freshness but was ultimately one-dimensional. The 1985 Musigny was at once more complex and delicate than the 1989. Sadly, the 1978 Musigny was overpowered by volatile acidity. Unfortunetely none of these wines lived up the reputation of what is one of the world’s most privileged sites. Chef Boulud’s stuffed veal was delicious, though here too, the food dominated the wine in the attention it commanded at our table.
About the producer
Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.