2020 Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Les Hauts Doix, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France 750ml

2020 Domaine Robert Groffier Pere & Fils Les Hauts Doix, Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France 750ml

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Vintage
Producer
Grape/Blend
Pairing
Duck, Goose and Game Birds
Standard Bottle (750 mL) 4 units available

 

Tasting notes

The second vineyard to be picked, 50% whole bunch vinification, with 25% new wood. This is a draining sandy soil which gets direct sun only in the morning, so not hot but dry. 12.8% alcohol. A dense dark black purple. For the moment the whole bunches speak quite loudly. Dark fruit, rather exciting, shows the oak a bit, not all together but there is a lot of wine here. When this does come together it will be rather impressive. Tasted: December 2021

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 ...