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Georges Mugneret Gibourg
Burgundy • France
Introduction
The Georges Mugneret Gibourg domaine was formed in 1933 with the marriage of Andre Mugneret to Jeanne Gibourg. It expanded under the guidance of their only son, Dr. Georges Mugneret Gibourg, who in addition to overseeing the domaine had a successful ophthalmology practice in Dijon. Under Georges, the holdings were significantly expanded, and the reputation of the domaine rose. While perviously well-respected among collectors and vignerons alike, the third generation, led by Georges’ daughters Marie-Christine and Maria-Andree, have elevated the domaine's consideration as one of the top Burgundy. The relatively old vine age across all parcels and the move to biodynamic farming practices has positively affected the quality in both winemaking and the cellar.
The wines go through a cold soak and a relatively long fermentation in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts before being moved to barrel. They spend anywhere from 18 to 21 months in barrel in varying degrees of oak pending classification. Across the entire range, these wines are some of the most elegant and expressive pinot noirs coming from Burgundy. The Bourgogne rouge comes from 60 year old vines located just outside the village of Vosne and is one of the best values in Burgundy--if you can find it. The village Vosne comes from the Colombiere lieu dit with the oldest wines dating back to the 1940s. It is silky yet powerful, and shows well after some cellaring.
“The grapes are generally destemmed but can retain up to 20% whole cluster depending on the vintage.”
Premier Cru
The two Nuits St Georges premier crus are opposite expressions, with Les Vignes Rondes coming from the lower slope with a heavier soil producing a riper, more lush wine, while the les Chaignots comes from comes from the upper slope with higher acidity and a bright red fruit profile lifted by older vines here. The Chambolle Musigny les Feusselottes is planted in heavier clay soils, lending elegant, and exotic aromatics, all wrapped up in the classic Chambolle finesse. Their Clos Vougeot parcel was planted in 1955 and comes from the top of the Clos, located next to the Meo Camuzet parcel, and is a distinctly powerful and savage expression. Their Echezeaux comes from two plots, one in Rouges de Bas with vines planted in 1940 and the other in the Quartier de Nuits with 35 year old vines. The Echezeaux is a classic expression of the site, showing dark fruits, exotic spice, and a silky texture.
The Ruchottes Chambertin is perhaps the best wine the domaine produces, though the pricing in the market would put the Echezeaux there. The pure elegance of the Ruchottes, combined with the power and structure of the old vines in the site (planted in 1950) makes this a true vin de garde. The wines from this domaine clearly speak of both their makers and their sites, and that is a unique thing, even in burgundy.
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