Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg is one of the crown jewels of Vosne-Romanée, a domaine whose finesse-driven, seductive wines have earned it a cult-like status among Burgundy collectors. I was immediately impressed by their wines as well when I bought my first bottles from Divo wine club in 2010 at very reasonable prices – tempi passati.
The estate was founded in the early 20th century by Dr. Mugneret, a local physician who began bottling his wines after World War II. However, the modern rise of the domaine began under the stewardship of his daughter-in-law Jacqueline Gibourg, who, after the premature death of her husband Dr. Georges Mugneret in 1988, assumed responsibility for the estate. In the decades that followed, Jacqueline’s daughters, Marie-Christine and later Marie-Andrée, joined her to form a rare all-female team at the helm of a major Burgundian estate – a detail that only adds to the domaine’s allure. We were welcomed by Marion Nauleau‑Mugneret is part of the fourth generation now working at Domaine Mugneret‑Gibourg – she joined the domain in 2018, becoming actively involved alongside her elder cousin Lucie Teillaud‑Mugneret, who came on board in 2017
The Mugneret-Gibourg style is the epitome of Vosne elegance: wines that are succulent, floral, and irresistibly charming. There is an effortless grace to their cuvées, often wrapped in silken tannins, with ripe but restrained fruit, subtle spice, and an aromatic lift that makes them both immensely appealing young and capable of graceful aging. The wines are never over-extracted or forced – they exude calm confidence and innate balance. As demand has skyrocketed in recent years, so too have prices: today, Mugneret-Gibourg is among the most sought-after names in Burgundy, regularly appearing on top collector lists and fetching high sums on the secondary market.
If I had to choose one bottle to show someone what elegant Burgundy is – it would be one from Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Among their most celebrated wines are their Vosne-Romanée village cuvées, especially Colombière, which often outperforms premier crus, and the ethereal Chaignots from Nuits-Saint-Georges, which in this domaine’s hands loses all the rusticity the village is sometimes known for. But it’s the domaine’s grands crus – Échezeaux, Ruchottes-Chambertin, and Clos de Vougeot – that truly elevate it to the upper echelon of Burgundy. Their Échezeaux, in particular, is admired for its floral delicacy and detail, while Ruchottes, acquired in part thanks to an opportunity stemming from Rousseau’s divestment, is often considered the jewel in the crown. The Clos de Vougeot is often cited as the best example of the appellation with 80+ producers.
The Domaine, which is also a small boutique hotel “La Maison de Jacqueline”
Critics have heaped praise on the domaine. William Kelley of The Wine Advocate has called Mugneret-Gibourg “a reference point for the village of Vosne-Romanée,” frequently highlighting the domaine’s “elegant and understated” style and the consistency across the range. Jasper Morris MW has long admired the domaine, often noting that the sisters produce “beautifully pure wines of charm and complexity” and calling attention to the domaine’s thoughtful evolution, including gentle adjustments in vinification and oak regime over the years. Both critics consistently place the domaine in the top tier of red Burgundy producers, emphasizing both its stylistic clarity and its unimpeachable track record.
One important aspect often overlooked is just how family-driven and hands-on the domaine remains. While many estates have grown more corporate or delegated in recent years, Mugneret-Gibourg retains a deeply personal touch in every aspect of its operations – from the vineyard work to the cellar and even client relationships. This intimacy, paired with their dedication to expressing the voice of each site with clarity and grace, is perhaps the secret behind the domaine’s extraordinary consistency and charm. This was also apparent during out visit and subsequent dinner, which was delightfully friendly and personal. We could also see how small the overall production is (ca 25’000 bottles). To make matters worse, the domaine lost 80% of its crop to mildew in 2024 and will suspend visits for one year due to the lack of wine. Let’s hope that 2025 will bring relief.
A sad view, the half empty cellar due the very small harvest in 2024
Tasting Notes
Tasted at the Cellar
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne-Romanée, 93 Points
The 2023 Vosne-Romanée offers up a charming bouquet of rose petal, ripe raspberries, spiced plums, and a deft touch of oak. Medium-bodied, sensual, and enveloping, with melting tannins and a supple core of fruit, this is a particularly elegant rendition of the cuvée that captures the domaine’s signature finesse. A wine of charm and accessibility that drinks well already now. 93+
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne-Romanée La Colombiere, 94 Points
Bursting from the glass with aromas of ripe cherries, baking spices, vanilla pod, and crushed violets, it’s medium to full-bodied, fleshy, and enveloping, with a generous core of ripe fruit framed by velvety tannins. Always a cuvée that tends toward early generosity, this will appeal to those who prize the domaine’s most seductive side.
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, 94 Points
The 2023 Nuits-Saint-Georges “Les Chaignots” is one of the most refined renditions of this climat I’ve tasted at this domaine. Aromas of dark cherries, rose petals, and sweet spices introduce a medium-bodied, deep, and vibrant palate, with bright acids and fine-boned tannins that belie its appellation. Located high on the slope, this site retained excellent freshness in 2023 and delivers a wine that marries elegance with substance.
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Feusselottes, 95 Points
The 2023 Chambolle-Musigny “Les Feusselottes” is more reticent out of the gate, with aeration it reveals notes of red berries, peonies, blood orange, and forest floor. Medium-bodied and tightly wound, with a cool fruit profile and firm structuring tannins, this will benefit from a few years in bottle. A more serious, introspective wine that will blossom with patience, as is often the case with this site in warmer vintages.
Marion Nauleau‑Mugneret hosting the visit
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Echezeaux, 96 Points
The 2023 Échezeaux Grand Cru is a blend of two complementary parcels, and it’s a thrilling success this year. Deep and perfumed, it opens with aromas of black cherries, cocoa, violets, and sweet spices. Medium to full-bodied, layered, and textural, with fine-grained tannins and a suave, expansive finish, this includes 20% whole clusters, which lend nuance and aromatic lift. A benchmark Échezeaux from this address. 96-97
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Ruchottes-Chambertin, 98 Points
The 2023 Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru is extraordinary. More brooding than the Échezeaux, it reveals aromas of blueberries, cassis, rose petal, crushed stone, and exotic spices. Full-bodied, concentrated, and multidimensional, it’s taut and racy, with a firm chassis of tannins and a long, mineral finish. The inclusion of 30% whole clusters not only tempered the potential alcohol – from 14.5% down to a measured 13.9% post-fermentation – but also brought aromatic complexity and freshness. A brilliant Ruchottes that will reward extended cellaring.
As mentioned above, interesting back story from Marion. Mugneret-Gibourg only owns Ruchottes because the wife of Armand Rousseau told her husband that he is buying too many Grand Cru vineyards and so he decided to offer some of the deal to Mugneret-Gibourg. Lucky us, now we have this gem and can compare it to Rousseau every year.
2023 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Clos Vougeot, 96 Points
The 2023 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is sourced from a 0.3-hectare parcel just below the château, and it’s a more serious, structured wine than its grand cru stablemates. Notes of dark berries, smoked herbs, earthy spices, and violets preface a full-bodied, muscular wine with impressive depth. With its firm, age-worthy structure and earthy complexity, this will demand patience but promises to deliver striking rewards in the cellar. 96-97
Dinner at the Domaine
2016 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Chaignots, 93 Points
Crurated dinner at Maison Jacqueline. Much more closed and serious than the other wines today. Lots of structure, typical for the serious 2016 that always need more time. Dark fruit, earthy. Give it some cellar time.
2022 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Vosne-Romanée La Colombiere, 95 Points
Crurated dinner at Maison Jacqueline. I love this 2022 rendition of the Colombiere. Rich and ripe on a first glance, oak, sexy blue fruit in spades, but next to the charming side there is also lots of depth to supplement the fruity side. Earthy, spicy, minty. A benchmark Vosne Village. Alas rare and expensive.
2019 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Echezeaux, 96 Points
Crurated dinner at Maison Jacqueline. This is top drawer as well with spices, dark fruit, generous and caressing yet with depth and character. On the finish there is some nutmeg and vanilla. Excellent balance and generosity.
Author: Christian Raubach, WSET III, FWS, WSG Champagne Master
July 2025