Domaine Georges Roumier - Musigny - Grand Cru

The 2009 Musigny is breathtakingly beautiful. Of course it is far too young, but the wine’s pedigree is impossible to miss. At the same time, it is also impossible to ignore the challenges of making wines in tiny lots, such as the Musigny, of which there are just one and half barrels. In two separate tastings, the Bonnes-Mares, which is made on a large scale here, proved to be more consistent than the Musigny. There is no question the Musigny is phenomenal, but I am not sure it is worth the risk considering a price that is now in excess of $5,000 a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039.

It is a fascinating to revisit Christophe Roumier’s 2009s from bottle. The lower-end wines are marked by the year to a significantly greater extent than the top wines.

Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400