Clos de Vougeot Musigni, Domaine Gros Frère et Soeur 2005

As it usually is, here the nose is more reserved with black fruit and earth aromas nuanced by deft oak hints that complement the broad-scaled and powerful full-bodied flavors that are both robust and sappy, culminating in a deep, sweet and impressively layered finish that is dry and austere in the best sense. Good juice with solid upside potential and while the resurfaces on the backend, the oak is relatively well integrated already.

A deep hue similar to the Echezeaux. A very tight, minerally nose with violets and blueberry, with a touch of creme de cassis developing. Well-integrated vanillary new oak. Full-bodied, again spicy palate: assertive and tannic. Does not quite have the harmony of the Echezeaux but masses of concentration and very pure with a lively minerally finish. Firm grip on the persistency finish. Long-term wine. Impressive. Drinking 2012-2020. Tasted January 2007.