2018 Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg Clos de Vougeot

Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg produces one of the most compelling expressions of Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy today, and one that's been quietly building a following well ahead of its price. Read more on the Mugneret-Gibourg domaine and the sisters behind it. Across their entire lineup, the house style favors energy, freshness, and delicacy, a signature seldom matched by other producers working in Pinot Noir.

Their Clos de Vougeot holdings sit in the prized upper section of the vineyard, closest to Musigny, planted with vines now 60 years old. The 2018 vintage makes the case for why that specific parcel matters as much as it does.

Tasting Profile

Already entering an early drinking window, the 2018 delivers layers of dark cherry, baking spice, rose petal, and damp earth. The texture is silky throughout, and everything is held together by the kind of balance that defines this Domaine's work: precise, never heavy, and built for pleasure rather than just longevity.

Critical Acclaim

The critical consensus on this bottle is about as strong as Burgundy gets. Wine Advocate awarded it 98 points, singling it out as one of the standout wines of the vintage and a wine still gaining depth in bottle. Vinous scored it 96, and Burghound rated it 95, a rare alignment across three of the region's most respected critics.

Why This Bottle

Upper Clos de Vougeot, old vines, and a producer known for restraint over power make this a rare combination: a wine that rewards drinking now and would reward cellaring just as easily. For collectors building out their 2018 Burgundy collection, this is one of the vintage's clearest expressions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes Mugneret-Gibourg's Clos de Vougeot distinct from other producers' bottlings?

Their holdings sit in the upper section of the vineyard nearest Musigny, planted with 60-year-old vines. Combined with the Domaine's signature restraint, it produces a Clos de Vougeot defined by freshness and precision rather than raw power.

Is the 2018 Mugneret-Gibourg Clos de Vougeot ready to drink now?

Yes. The 2018 is already entering an early drinking window, showing dark cherry, spice, and floral notes with a silky texture. It will also continue to develop with further bottle age.

How did critics score the 2018 vintage?

Wine Advocate scored it 98 points, Vinous awarded 96, and Burghound rated it 95, placing it among the most acclaimed wines of the vintage across major critics.