History of the Comte de Vogue estate
The history of this estate dates back to 1450, when Jean Moisson had the original building constructed. To date, there is no record of any transfer of ownership, apart from the occasional passing through the female line. The name Vogue first appeared on the marriage of Cerise François Melchior de Vogue and Louise Catherine Bouhier in 1766. Although exiled to England, the family was able to retain control of the estate during the revolts of the French Revolution. Count
Georges de Vogue, as heir, took over the reins of the establishment for some fifty years. The establishment's first heyday was between 1940 and 1960. Most of these were very good years, although towards the end of the Count's life, the vineyards were treated aggressively, leading to less concentrated vintages between 1970 and 1980. Despite this, the wines still command high prices. When he died in 1987, his daughter Elisabeth took over the running of the estate with the help of a top-class sales and marketing team. The appointment of oenologist François Millet and Gérald Gaudeau as vineyard manager is also beginning to produce interesting results. The estate has made a wise choice in trying to maintain lower yields while creating dense wines with nuance and length thanks to a major replanting operation. Today, the wines of
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue can lay claim to the status of jewels in the crown of Burgundy and Côte de Nuits wines, on a par with those of Domaine Leroy, Domaine de la Romanée Conti and others
The Domaine Comte de Vogue vineyard and winemaking process
The vineyards of this major Burgundy wine estate cover an area of 12 hectares. Despite the small size of the vineyard, the estate's wines have acquired worldwide renown and have become a benchmark for wine collectors and enthusiasts. The vineyards are divided into 7.25 ha for Musigny, which accounts for 80% of the total cultivation, 2.75 ha for Bonnes-mares and 1.8 ha for Premier Cru
Chambolle-Musigny. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The grape varieties are Pinot Noir (100%) and Chardonnay (100%). The vines are planted on clay-limestone soils. The estate adopts a more or less organic growing technique, with Guyot and cordon pruning. The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The grapes are destemmed. After the fresh pre-ripening phase, the wines are fermented at a maximum temperature of 32 to 33¨C. Then comes the maceration phase, followed by ageing in new oak vats, 15% for the Chambolle village and 35% or a little more for the Grands Crus. The estate's wines are renowned for their elegant, pure, dense, refined and delicate character
Overview of Domaine Comte de Vogue wines
One of the great wine estates of the Côte d'Or, with the largest surface area in Musigny, the estate produces wines of a beautiful intense red colour, with a seductive nose perfumed with floral aromas and spices. The attack is frank with an elegant, medium length
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Domaine Comte de Vogue Bonnes mares 1957: this tasty red Grand Cru, currently on special offer on this site, surprises with its nose revealing red fruit, aromas of red roses and cedar wood. Time has improved the wine, giving it a slightly strong flavour with a bit of tannic bite on the finish. A fine example of pure, elegant and powerful Chambolle Musigny. A must-taste.
-Domaine Comte de Vogue Bonnes mares 1978: This red wine from the prestigious Chambolle Musigny appellation is one of the estate's exceptional vintages, sought after by collectors of rare wines. On the nose, the wine is deep with slight notes of oak. On the palate, it is creamy and structured, with red and black fruit. It's a well-balanced wine that starts on a concentrated, tannic note and fades slowly on the finish with its fine tannins. A wine that can be kept for a few more years or given to a friend for his or her birthday. The magnum Domaine Comte de Vogue Bonnes mares 1979, on the other hand, is the sensible option if you're hosting a party or having friends over for dinner. This wine, with its incredibly complex flavours, is also a great value if you want to invest in the best wines for ageing while diversifying your wine portfolio.
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Domaine Comte de Vogue Musigny Grand Cru 1955 BLS: This red wine made from the finest 1955 grapes has a fresh, complex and powerful expression on the palate. The nose also matches the beautiful structure on the palate, leaving fine, delicious tannins and a long finish. This rare wine is only available in a single bottle and is recommended for wine lovers. Don't wait to buy it!
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Domaine Comte de Vogue Musigny Grand Cru 1959: another prestigious Grand Cru with beautiful, complex and smooth flavours. A rare Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes, dazzling with a light violet perfume and powerful spicy aromas. This rare wine for connoisseurs can be enjoyed on its own or with creamy sauces or spicy seasonings. It also goes well with ham and poultry. For those looking for a dense, balanced and refined Musigny blanc, Domaine Comte de Vogue has produced another exceptional wine, full of nuances and power. Domaine Comte de Vogue Musigny Grand Cru Blanc 1959. A new nugget not to be missed by lovers of rare, top-of-the-range old vintages.
