Mongeard Mugneret
Mongeard-Mugneret
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Les Chaignots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019
Pitted against the 19’ Grivot Boudots in our little “Vosne-side of NSG” blind shootout, this was the more “smash-mouth” wine of the two. I thought the nose was really flamboyant, with very obvious creamy new oak; and richer notes like ripe plums, mocha, and touch of truffles. It felt darker in general, especially the fruit (more dark fruits, though red fruits were present) and floral notes (violets instead of roses). Both were similarly powerful on the palate, but the oak and fruit seemed to have overwhelmed the more energetic mineral character by the end of dinner. Having said all that, it was still an amazing wine and one with vibrancy, but it just lacked the transparency of the Grivot which I preferred. Perhaps time will bring it more balance. Notably, it had 0.5% more abv than the Grivot when revealed (14% vs 13.5%). — a month ago
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2004
Mongeard-Mugneret
Beaune Les Avaux 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2020
Lovely red fruit soft and delicious — 3 months ago
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2020 vintage, Decanted and tasted after 10 mins and 45 mins. Medium body. Big concentration afoot paired with the (usually) lighter MM style. Verdict...guilty of requiring a mandatory 12-15 years in the cellar. Too powerful now to settle into domesticated drinking life. If you absolutely must here and now, give it a thorough 2-3 hour spa day/decanter sesh first. 8.23.24. — 16 days ago