Drouhin-Laroze Musigny Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Musigny Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle‑Musigny, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2020 reviews: Vinous 95-97 (NM), Jasper Morris 93-96, Burghound 92-95; Tim Atkin 97

Tasting Note
Perfumed and floral (violet, wild rose) with red and black cherry, raspberry and subtle anise. Silky texture, mineral core, fine succulent tannins and a long, persistent, elegant finish with hints of leather and spice as it ages.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, duck à l'orange, roasted lamb, beef tartare, mushroom risotto, pâté/foie gras. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed black cod, char siu pork, grilled shiitake or enoki, soy‑glazed wagyu, ramen with pork chashu.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; ~40% whole‑cluster fermentation (2020); matured in 100% new French oak; low yields, light extraction; bottled with minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze is a historic family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin (11.5 ha). Musigny parcel (0.12 ha) acquired 1986; current generation Caroline and Nicolas manage winemaking and vineyard renewal.