2012 Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France 750ml

$650.00

$1,000.00

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Sub-Region:

Cote de Nuits / Chambolle-Musigny / Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru / Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Pairing

Duck, Goose and Game Birds

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Tasting notes

Bright medium red. Deep but reticent aromas of wild red berries, red cherry, cocoa powder and mint. Sweet and plush on entry, then savory and perfumed in the middle, with slightly high-toned raspberry and spice flavors lifted by notes of crushed stone, red licorice and flowers. Boasts considerable volume and density but finishes with a firm edge of acidity and a suggestion of peppery tannins. I would not be surprised if this wine evolved relatively quickly.

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Producer

Robert Groffier

Domaine Robert Groffier makes some of the very best, age worthy red Burgundies. Nicolas has been reducing the use of new wood, and including whole clusters for the fermentation when the conditions favor. The percentage of stems included depends on the appellation and vintage. Nicolas says they taste the stems to decide the ripeness and percentage to include. Typically Chambertin Clos de Beze is made 100% whole cluster without destemming, and a big percentage of stems is included in Bonnes Mares, and Chambolle Sentiers. The vineyard work is impeccable at Groffier using predominantly Cordon de ...

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