2020 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Musigny Grand Cru, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé, a historic estate in Chambolle-Musigny, stewards its Grand Cru parcels with a philosophy of *lutte raisonnée* and organic vineyard practices, focusing on soil vitality through plowing and the absence of chemical fertilizers. This Pinot Noir originates from the heart of Musigny Grand Cru, encompassing Les Petits Musignys and a significant portion of Le Musigny, where vines averaging 41-45 years old draw from thin topsoils over limestone and red clay at 260-300 meters elevation. Winemaking incorporates 50% whole clusters and indigenous yeasts, with delicate pump-overs and aging in 30-35% new French oak, a regimen meticulously chosen to express the vineyard's inherent character. The 2020 vintage, marked by an early, warm, and dry summer, delivered physiologically ripe fruit that maintained notable tartaric acidity and fine-grained tannins, contributing to a wine of clarity and concentrated depth. This structural integrity, balancing power with precision, ensures a Musigny Grand Cru of exceptional elegance and considerable longevity.