Clos Vougeot "Musigni" 2008 - Big Brother and Sister

Clos Vougeot "Musigni" 2008 - Domaine Gros Brother and Sister

Presentation of the domain:

The Gros Frère et Soeur estate, located in Vosne-Romanée, is one of the most prestigious in the Côte de Nuits. Founded in 1960, it covers an area of ​​20 hectares spread over several appellations, including the famous Clos Vougeot. The estate's vines are cultivated using organic farming methods and the winemaking is traditional, respectful of the terroir and the grapes.

Presentation of the vintage:

Clos Vougeot 'Musigni' (not Musigny) is a rare and prestigious cuvée from the Gros Frère et Soeur estate. It is a red wine from the exceptional terroir of the Côte de Nuits, more precisely from Clos Vougeot, a grand cru located in Vougeot. The 'Musigni' cuvée comes from old vines, which gives it a remarkable aromatic complexity and depth.

Presentation of the 2008 vintage:

The 2008 vintage was marked by an early spring and rapid flowering, followed by a hot, dry summer. The harvest began early and allowed grapes to be harvested at optimum maturity. The 2008 Clos Vougeot 'Musigni' is characterised by a beautiful structure, aromas of black fruits and spices, and a persistent finish.

Food and wine pairing:

The Clos Vougeot 'Musigni' 2008 is a wine that pairs perfectly with red meats, game and mature cheeses.

Service tips:

The 2008 Burgundians are often quite "closed". The wines offer a stricter style than those of sunny vintages like 2005 or 2009. It is therefore recommended to decant this bottle at least one hour before tasting it to allow the wine to breathe and release all its aromas.