GROWER DINNER: Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Trio - Les Amoureuses 1er Cru, Bonnes Mares & Musigny Grand Cru

with special guest: Jean-Luc Pépin

One of the finest and most ancient domaines in Burgundy, emblematic of the noble finesse of Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé is the largest owner of Musigny Grand Cru. From this vineyard they produce three wines – the red Musigny Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes, their Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru (exclusively from Musigny from young vines less than 25 years old), and Musigny Blanc. Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru, and Chambolle-Musigny (a villages-level label that includes some 1er Cru Baudes and Fuées) complete the unrivaled Chambolle-Musigny collection.

Unique in its long history, tracing its beginnings to the 15th century with ownership passing through 20 generations to the present proprietors, in 1925 it was inherited by Comte Georges de Vogüé, who ran the domaine for 52 years, and is now owned by his granddaughters, Claire de Causans and Marie de Ladoucette.Today it is managed by Eric de Bourgogne (vineyard), Jean Lupatelli (winemaking*), and Jean-Luc Pépin (commercial & administration). *François Millet was winemaker, 1986~2021.

This evening we will deepen our understanding of three key terroirs – Musigny Grand Cru, Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru, and Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru ‘Les Amoureuses’, by seeing each of them in a range of vintage styles and levels of cellar maturity. The four vintages for each wine are the same, so we will be able to make direct comparisons each time. We also begin with the rare 1991 Musigny Blanc. This promises a fascinating and enjoyable evening of discovery, led in person by Jean-Luc Pépin.