Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg was established in 1933 by Jeanne Gibourg and André Mugneret.
Their only son, Georges Mugneret, gradually expanded the estate holdings through successive plot purchases in parallel to his career as an ophthalmologist. This led to the creation of a second Domaine: Domaine Georges Mugneret.
Georges met his wife Jacqueline in 1958 while serving in Algeria. Upon returning to France, they married and had two daughters, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée.
After Georges passed away in 1988, Marie-Christine resigned from her position as a chemist to specialize in Oenology. She took over the family business with her mother. Several years later, Marie-Andrée joined them after obtaining her diploma in Oenology from the Université de Bourgogne in Dijon.
In 2009, Domaines Mugneret-Gibourg and Georges Mugneret were combined to create Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg. The same year, Jacqueline retired, and today, the estate is managed by the two sisters, Marie-Christine and Marie-Andrée. Each has two daughters (the fourth generation) who are also involved in the Domaine.
The estate spans over 8 hectares (nearly 20 acres) across nine different appellations, producing between 20,000 and 30,000 bottles of exquisite wines from Bourgogne to the Grand Crus.
The vineyards are carefully tended with respect to the environment and minimal intervention, adopting sustainable methods that enhance each plot's unique terroir expression.
All grapes are harvested by hand and thoroughly selected before de-stemming. In the cellar, the wines are fermented in tanks and aged for about 18 months in varying amounts of new oak, ranging from 10% for village wines to 70% for Grand Crus.
This Clos Vougeot is from the first parcel bought by Georges Mugneret in 1953.
The vines are planted in pebbly and gravelly soil with very low clay content, allowing them to establish deep roots easily. The resulting wine balances the power and finesse of Ruchottes-Chambertin with the elegance of Echezeaux, yet it has the most significant aging potential among these three Grands Crus.
Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
The wine is a deep garnet color in the glass. The nose is fragrant and complex, showcasing floral and ripe cherry fruit notes alongside earthy and woody aromas. The palate is generous, rich, ample, and smooth, demonstrating an excellent balance between the fruit, the acidity, the integrated tannins, and a long lingering finish. While enjoyable now, it has strong aging potential and will improve with a few more years, rewarding those with the patience to wait.
Cheers! Santé!
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For info on their official website at https://www.mugneret-gibourg.com/fr/
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