Vogue Musigny Vielles Vignes 1996 750mL Rhone rose petal and licorice

rose petal and licorice

crushed stone

there is still a remarkably high level of tannin (sweet rather than astringent)

mineral-driven vintage belying that year's unseasonably warm period

offering a a myriad floral and earth sparks amidst a black fruit core and with seamless

Vogue Musigny Vielles Vignes 1996 750mL Rhone rose petal and licorice"Still extremely primary with very sappy pinot fruit, notes of rosemary and black cherries, anise and clove with earthy flavors and a pronounced minerality. This is not especially dense and the tannins are quite fine with a certain dusty aspect to them. That said, this is a very powerful wine with incredible length and perfect balance which should live for a very long time. Multiple and consistent notes." Burghound, BH94, tasted 10 2006