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

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Cote de Nuits / Chambolle-Musigny / Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru / Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Pairing

Duck, Goose and Game Birds

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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

Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy

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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