Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Musigny Grand Cru (Cuvée Vieilles Vignes)
Musigny Grand Cru
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2012-2033).
In 2026, the Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2009 is fifteen years into its peak drinking window with 7 years of prime drinking remaining through 2033. At deep late-peak in 2026, the wine is at the most fully evolved and complex stage of its development: the 2009 vintage's generous warmth and the extraordinary depth of Vogüé's old vine material in Musigny have combined to produce a wine that in 2026 shows the complete range of primary, secondary, and developing tertiary aromatic complexity that makes great old-vine Musigny among the most profound drinking experiences in all of Burgundy. The breathtaking violet and rose petal perfume noted at release has deepened and developed, the primary floral character evolving toward a more complex register of dried flowers, exotic spice, and the characteristic ethereal quality that only the Musigny Grand Cru terroir produces. In 2026 the wine is in the prime of its secondary complexity: the silky texture and fine tannins of the Musigny appellation are at their most seamlessly integrated, and the extraordinary length that characterizes this wine is delivering its full range of aromatic depth and persistence. With 7 years remaining, open now and appreciate regularly over the coming years.
The ‘09 Musigny Grand Cru (Cuvée Vieilles Vignes).
Vogüé's 2009 Musigny Vieilles Vignes delivers the breathtaking violet and rose-petal perfume that defines this unique terroir, richly amplified by the warmth of 2009 into a wine of opulent silky depth, approaching the final years of its peak drinking window with extraordinary ethereal grace.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2009 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes opens with a bouquet that is immediately identifiable as great Musigny, the breathtaking perfume of violets and rose petals that is this terroir's most distinctive and celebrated quality filling the glass with an intensity and aromatic purity that seventeen years of bottle development have only deepened and enriched. Violet and rose petal lead at the center of the nose, the quintessential Musigny aromatic signature expressed through the 2009 vintage's ripe, generous character in a way that gives the perfume extraordinary depth and resonance without losing the ethereal delicacy that makes Musigny unique among all Burgundy Grand Crus. Red fruits follow, richer and more opulent than in a cooler year, the 2009's warmth producing a fruit depth and concentration that adds a satisfying weight to what is usually Burgundy's most weightless Grand Cru. Subtle earthy spice and forest floor add complexity to the aromatic base as the wine opens progressively in the glass. On the palate the texture is silky and seamlessly integrated, the fine tannins of Musigny at their most polished after seventeen years of development, the vibrant acidity of the site providing the precision and definition that prevents the 2009's warmth from tipping into flabbiness. The finish is extraordinary in length, carrying through multiple waves of violet, red fruit, and mineral complexity.
The 2009 vintage
The 2009 Côte de Nuits vintage is celebrated for its warmth, generosity, and exceptional ripeness, a year that produced Burgundy at its most hedonistic and immediately pleasurable rather than at its most austere and age-worthy. A warm, dry growing season with excellent ripening conditions produced fruit of outstanding concentration and soft, ripe tannins, and the harvest came in with very low natural acidity compared to cooler years. For Musigny, the world's most delicately constituted Grand Cru, the 2009's warmth added an unusual opulence and weight to a wine that typically achieves its greatness through ethereal lightness; the combination of old vine concentration from Vogüé's ancient vines and the vintage's generous character produced a Musigny of unusual depth and richness. Seventeen years on in 2026, the wine has resolved the 2009's initial flamboyance into a more settled, complex expression of the Musigny terroir's essential character.
About Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé holds the largest and most prestigious parcel in Musigny Grand Cru, roughly 7 of the appellation's 10.86 hectares, making it the effective reference point for this extraordinary terroir. The domaine, whose history in Chambolle-Musigny extends back centuries, is led by winemaker François Millet, who has presided over a long, careful renaissance of the estate's quality beginning in the late 1980s and continuing through the current era of exceptional releases. The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes bottling represents the crown of the Vogüé range, made from the oldest vine parcels within the Musigny Grand Cru and aged in a conservative proportion of new oak to preserve the terroir's extraordinary perfume and ethereal silk texture. It is widely considered one of the benchmark expressions of Burgundy Grand Cru, alongside the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's holdings in neighboring Vosne-Romanée.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted Bresse chicken with black truffle under the skin and simple jus
Great Musigny's ethereal perfume and silky texture demand preparations of corresponding delicacy; truffle under the skin echoes the wine's earthy spice depth without overwhelming the violet and rose petal perfume.
Steamed langoustines with butter, fennel fronds, and a Musigny reduction
At late peak the wine's extraordinary silky texture and floral perfume are best matched with the most delicate luxury ingredients; langoustine's natural sweetness resonates beautifully with the 2009's opulent red fruit dimension.
Aged soft-rind cheese (Brillat-Savarin or Saint-Marcellin) with honey and walnuts
The wine's breathtaking aromatic complexity and extraordinary length find a contemplative pairing in aged soft-rind cheese; the honey amplifies the 2009's ripe opulence and walnut echoes the earthy spice complexity.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-63F (16-17C)
- Decanting
- Decant 45 to 60 minutes maximum. At late peak in 2026, the Vogüé Musigny 2009 is fully mature and its primary pleasure comes from the breathtaking violet and rose petal perfume that only the Musigny terroir produces. Extended decanting risks dissipating the ethereal floral aromatics that are the wine's defining quality; moderate aeration of 45 to 60 minutes allows the full complexity to open without loss of the delicate perfume.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
When is the best time to drink the Vogüé Musigny VV 2009?
Fifteen years into peak in 2026 with 7 years remaining through 2033, the wine is at deep late-peak and in its most fully complex expression. This is the window to be opening these bottles now, regularly, over the next five to six years. The extraordinary old-vine depth and 2009 opulence are in 2026 at their most completely developed and will not improve significantly with further aging. See the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for context on the 2009 vintage.
What makes Musigny unique among all Burgundy Grand Crus?
Musigny is uniquely characterized by an ethereal, weightless texture and a breathtaking aromatic perfume of violets and rose petals that no other Burgundy terroir produces at the same intensity and purity. Across all its top producers, Musigny consistently delivers wines that achieve greatness through aromatic perfume and silken transparency rather than the structural power and concentration of Chambertin or the mineral depth of Romanée-Saint-Vivant. Vogüé's old vine holdings amplify these qualities with an additional depth and concentration that comes from very low yields and very old root systems. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).
Should I decant this wine?
Yes, but with restraint: 45 to 60 minutes maximum. At late peak in 2026, the Vogüé Musigny 2009 is fully mature and its primary pleasure comes from the breathtaking floral perfume. Extended decanting risks dissipating the ethereal violet and rose petal aromatics that define the wine; moderate aeration of 45 minutes allows the full secondary complexity to open without loss of the delicate perfume that makes Musigny irreplaceable.
How does Vogüé's Musigny differ from other Musigny producers?
Vogüé owns approximately 7 of Musigny's 10.86 hectares, making it by far the dominant producer and the effective benchmark for this appellation. The estate's holdings include some of the oldest vines in the Grand Cru, and the Cuvée Vieilles Vignes designation specifically marks the oldest vine parcels, producing a Musigny of greater concentration and depth than the standard bottling while retaining the ethereal perfume and silken texture that define the terroir.
How many years remain in the peak window?
Seven years, through 2033, with hard decline beginning around 2042. In 2026 the wine has fully entered its secondary complexity phase and will not meaningfully improve with additional aging. Those holding multiple bottles should be opening them now and appreciating them regularly over the next five years; the 2033 peak-end represents the window beyond which the wine will begin to show signs of decline rather than continued evolution.