2017 Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France 750ml

2017 Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Les Amoureuses, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France 750ml

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Vintage
Producer
Grape/Blend
Pairing
Duck, Goose and Game Birds
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Tasting notes

“The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is 50% whole bunches (mainly from the older vines), matured in 25% new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet of black cherries, crushed violets, oyster shell and light sous-bois aromas. Over several minutes, it seems to gain more and more amplitude. The palate is medium-bodied with a sorbet-fresh opening, layers of shimmering black cherries and raspberry, and a touch of graphite. It displays fine structure and tension, perhaps not quite the same depth of fruit as the 2016 toward the finish, yet it remains a very finely crafted Les Amoureuses that will offer up to 20 years of drinking pleasure.” – Neal Martin Vinous

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 ...