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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
Nicolas Groffier seems to have found beautiful balance in his wines, and even in the notoriouly unpredictable 2018 vintage he is in full control. The wines have a generous yet vivid tone, offering both freshness and intensity and showing some of the more emotional traits I am looking for in …
[Read more...] about Visit to Domaine Robert Groffier – tasting the 2018s from cask
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix 2010 is a delightful wine with perfect balance and lovely intensity. As always, forward and rewarding, revealing lovely mid-palate fruit and fine, defined minerality. A treat and definitely a wine that offers great drinkability even in its youth. A georgeous wine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Les Hauts Doix 2010
One of the gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years. These are cheerful wines .. both of hedonistic enjoyment and deeper indulgance. The …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2017s from cask
One of the slightly overlooked gems of Burgundy is Domaine Robert Groffier in Morey-Saint-Denis. Nicolas Groffier took over the vinification around 10 years back - and has improved quality significantly over the years - although I must say that quality has been good for the last decades …
[Read more...] about Visit Domaine Robert Groffier, tasting the 2016s from tank
The Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts Doix 2010 from Lucien Lemoine is a treat. Like many other 2010s its balanced, cool and vibrant - and does not seem to close down. It's semi-open offering lovely juicy fruit - still youthful with a lovely red and darkberry fruit. Very fine concentration for the level - …
[Read more...] about Lucien Le Moine, Chambolle-Musigny Hauts Doix 2010
