Musigny Potion

I was momentarily distracted from pondering my 2013 New Year’s resolutions by a glass of 1987 Joseph Drouhin Musigny. I sniff, swirl and sniff again. Red fruits, touch of hibiscus and a whiff of mushrooms. With air, the bouquet also showed some dried herbs and red currant. The palate was just as impressive with its freshness, silky tannins and succulent mouthfeel. The wine had such fluid texture that it glided effortlessly from the front to the back. It has been awhile since I’ve had a wine this fabulous that I was doing a happy dance… on the inside. It is wines like these that make oenophiles go crazy for Burgundy. Yes, there’s a lot of nervous anticipation just before you pop the cork and pour the wine because you just don’t know especially with older bottles but when the stars align, magic happens. So, who cares about New Year’s resolutions, I am staring at an empty glass with a big smile on my face still enjoying that spiced red currant finish.

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