At a glance

Producer

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Region

Chambolle-Musigny, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$350 - $500 USD per 750ml

Tasting profile

Concentrated red cherry, wild strawberry, violet, hints of forest floor, mineral-laden palate with palpable but elegant structure

Evolution: Develops deeper notes of black tea, truffle, sous-bois, and silky tertiary integration with cellaring

At peak: Complex bouquet with layered fruit, spice, earth, and seamlessly resolved tannin-acid framework

Structure

Acidity

Bright, well-integrated

Tannins

Fine-grained, moderately firm

Alcohol

Around 13.0% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent; typically 15-25 years in fine conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2031 to 2053

Optimal window

2028 to 2056

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Primary fruit, coiled, with notable structure and youthful tension

This site and producer are famed for producing long-lived, nuanced Pinot Noir that evolve complexity over 10-20 years. The 2021 vintage, cooler and classical in style, is structured yet balanced for graceful aging; at peak, wines deliver exceptional finesse and aromatic complexity.

Food pairing

Duck breast with cherry sauce, mushroom risotto, roast chicken, Comté cheese, or simply with mature Époisses.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (45-60 minutes) — Decanting softens the youthful structure and allows primary fruit and floral aromatics to emerge

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Low-intervention vineyard management; minimal pesticide use; hand-harvesting; natural cover crops; conservative water and energy use typical for Burgundy; uses recyclable glass and traditional corks but standard packaging (not lightweight)

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé employs sustainable viticulture exceeding conventional but has not pursued formal organic or biodynamic certification. Energy and water use are moderate and focused on quality over scale. Use of heavy glass and international distribution increases end-consumer carbon impact. Overall, this producer ranks above average for sustainability in Burgundy, especially for tradition-minded estates, but is not a leader in formal ecological innovation.