FEATURES
🏰【From the best situated plot of this fine cru, the Mugneret Gibourg Ruchottes Chambertin Grand Cru 2013 beautifully expresses the stony, truffly, and gamey character of its site, rivaling other top versions.】 The vineyard is at the end of the Combe de Lavaux, planted on thin, stony soil with abundant rocks. The Mugneret sisters have elevated the domaine to the upper echelon of Burgundy estates, producing wines with effortless energy, freshness, and delicacy.
Tasting Note: Exquisite cherry red color. Delicate nose dominated by fruits of the forest and undergrowth fragrances with spicy hints. On the palate, the wine is rich on noble and silky tannins, with outstanding richness and balance. Black fruited, with exceptional depth of flavor and full body.
🍴 Duck, goose, and game birds.
🥂 A superb choice for a special occasion or a serious wine tasting. This wine can be kept for 10 years, but may be easily tasted and appreciated for up to 20 years. For fans of young wines, try it after five years. The ultimate aging potential is likely 40 to 50 years for some vintages.
BACKGROUND
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg is a highly revered, family-run estate based in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy, currently managed by sisters Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée. The domaine is celebrated for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, purity, and perfume. Their parcel in the Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is situated on rocky, shallow soils in Gevrey-Chambertin. This terroir yields a Pinot Noir that perfectly balances the inherent power of Gevrey with the signature finesse of the Mugneret-Gibourg style. The wine is intensely aromatic, featuring notes of wild berries, crushed stones, and floral undertones, with a silky texture and profound aging potential.
