Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Quite reticent in the nose. Dark plum, a bit of spice, some raspberry, a touch of iron. Very pure in the palate. Still quite tight but clearly classy fruit underneath

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY

Dark, brooding, very pure. Plum. Some spice and dark woody notes. A hint of orange. Still quite young. Compact and lean but bristling with promise.

Subtle, sexy, cherry jam, earthy nose, definitely aristocratic. Damn.

Tasted blind. Amber tawny color, thin in the glass. Notes of cola, sweet fruit, mocha, some dusty earth and a little Swisher Sweet cigar. Light and dancing in the glass. While the fruit is a bit faded, this has that light acidity and decent structure that delivers great balance for what's left in this wine. Hung in there during the night but it was no match for the 71 Vogue Musigny next to it. Guessed mid-60's Musigny.

What s a nose. Intense roses, dark cherry, spice, black pepper. On the palate just delicious with a glossy, transparent mouthfeel. Intense but beautifully light and then really long. The nose on this is just beautiful and the wine is delicious. Wow.

2014 vintage

Soft and poised with lovely settled Pinot fruit. Very resolved and translucent with incredible purity and focus. Long and complex.

Backward and closed seems to have all the material but needs another 10 years .

Ethereal. Complex nose of forest floor, mushroom, hints of slice. Velvet on the palate. Could still benefit from time in cellar.