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Burgundy Insights from the Winehog
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
Nicolas Groffier has really improved the quality over the last years - the 2010 vintage was sort of a turning point to me, where he took the step up in the major league. The wines before were also very fine ... but the detail, transparency and balance seem to have taken quite a notch up. A …
[Read more...] about Terroir Insight: Domaine Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares
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 Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996 from Domaine Groffier is one of the best and most harmonious wines I have tasted from this somewhat austere vintage. The bouquet is open and expressive offering fine and delicate mature notes - truffle, sous-bois - fine complexity and vibrance. On the palate fine …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambertin Clos de Bèze 1996
The Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2004 from Groffier is a treat. It’s quite mature offering sous-bois, hints of truffle and other tertiary aromas. It’s a fine wine for the vintage - floral and expressive and relatively ligherfooted and very elegant. The bouquet is a delight and the palate offer a …
[Read more...] about Domaine Robert Groffier, Chambolle Les Amoureuses 2004
