2005 Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Musigny Grand Cru, Case of 6 btls

BH99 "Candor forces me to admit that mere words won't begin to do a wine like this justice so I will simply state that the Mugnier Musigny is a compelling candidate for wine of the vintage honors, which is saying something significant in such a gifted vintage like 2005. An incredibly complex and kaleidoscopic nose features a dazzling array of aromas, particularly violet and rose petal nuanced with anise, clove and cinnamon that merges seamlessly into sweet, pure and ultra refined full-bodied flavors that are harmonious and deep, with a driving tension that forces everything into striking relief yet the palate impression is pure velvet on the immensely long finish. Moreover, it delivers one of my favorite aspects of great burgundy, which is power without weight but in this case, the '05 Musigny is an enormously powerful wine but not especially weighty. In short, this is flat out brilliant and is a wine that you will definitely want in your cellar." AM for BH 2008

VM99 "The fruit was so round and the balance was so perfect, it was almost hard to analyze. Though still young, the nose, in addition to ripe black fruit, was starting to show tobacco and bay leaf and myriad other herbs and spices. The core of dark fruit was incredibly dense without any harsh edges and the finished lingered on and one. This will last for decades but it is starting to reveal its immense charm." JM for VM Feb 2025
Jacques-Frederic Mugnier, Musigny Grand Cru