Drouhin-Laroze Musigny Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Musigny Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
En-primeur and merchant notes: Vinous ~93 (en primeur reporting). Allen Meadows/Burghound en-primeur assessment range 91–94 for the 2021 Musigny; cellar potential 15–30+ years

Tasting Note
Elegant, floral Pinot Noir: violet and wild-rose aromas with raspberry and blackcurrant, silky texture, refined leather and candied cherry; fine acidity, delicate tannins and a very long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, beef (rare), mushroom risotto, foie gras, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki beef, mushroom soba, Korean BBQ, char siu pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle extraction with indigenous yeasts; 16–20 months ageing in French oak (matured in 100% new oak for this cuvée); careful sorting and low yields.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine based in Gevrey-Chambertin; Musigny parcel (acquired 1986) is 0.12 ha. Estate follows sustainable/biodynamic practices under Caroline & Nicolas Drouhin.