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Domaine Robert Groffier
“If you are looking for real Pinot Noir – complexity, purity and finesse, rather than power, muscle and gaminess – this is the place to come.”
Clive Coates
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The Groffier family has a long history of winemaking dating back to the 19th century. Under Nicolas Groffier's leadership (grandson of Robert Groffier), the Domaine has taken the quality of the wines to an unprecedented level while remaining faithful to tradition and knowledge passed down through generations. They own almost 8 hectares of vineyards, including 1 hectare of Bonnes Mares and almost 0.5 hectare of Chambertin Clos de Beze, with the remainder being made up from mostly Premiers Crus in Chambolle Musigny. Of particular note is 'Les Amoureuses' of which Groffier is the biggest single owner, with a full 1 hectare of the vineyard. Nicolas has chosen to isolate two separate parts of the vineyard, bottling them as 'La Grace des Argiles' (vines next to Vougeot) and 'La Delicatesse des Sables' (vines next to Musigny) for the first time in the 2022 vintage, presenting a fascinating study into the diversity within the quas Grand-Cru.
As the quantities of these highly sought-after wines are very limited, it is recommended that you act quickly to avoid disappointment.
All wines below are available to order now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days. To place your order click on the links below, email, or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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2022 Bourgogne Rouge
Usually $170 - Special Offer $154
"Destemmed. Largely one year old barrels. A glowing purple. A pure and rather concentrated bouquet, showing a significant volume of fruit not yet ready to be expressive. This tightly wound concentration continues on the palate, with a spicy note, this is very backward but I expect it to emerge as something quite exciting much later."
87-89 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 'Les Seuvrees'
Usually $399 - Special Offer $344
"The Gevrey has been made with 20% new wood and one third whole bunch. Fresh mid purple. The fruit on the nose is a little showier than the Bourgogne, perhaps the proportion of younger vines, perhaps the whole bunches. Super fruit on the palate, energetic fresh raspberries with cherries behind, rounded, long generous with a pleasing crunch."
90-92 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
"The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Seuvrées has a lovely bouquet that exudes Pinoté, very pure and delineated, with seamlessly integrated oak—perhaps touching Premier Cru in quality. The palate is medium-bodied with a sapid entry. Tensile, with vibrant, slightly tart red fruit and a slight herbaceous edge on the finish (doubtlessly emanating from the stem addition), this is quite an absorbing Gevrey-Chambertin. I am intrigued to see it age, despite its openness and pliant tannins. Give this at least two years in bottle. The 2022 is certainly in a different league than the previous vintage."
91 Points
Neal Martin, Vinous.com
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2022 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Haut-Doix'
Usually $599 - Special Offer $495
"35% new wood, 50% whole bunch. The first to be picked reflecting the sandy soil here. A fresh vivid purple. Fresh white pepper on the nose. There is a herbaceous touch which I must say I really rather like but will not be for everyone. Mixed ripeness perhaps is what gives a sense of complexity. A long keeper for Nicolas. Some firmer elements rather than a softer rounder version."
90-92 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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2022 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Sentiers'
Usually $599 - Special Offer $495
"35% new wood, 90% whole bunches. A bright plump purple colour. Lively fruit suggesting some iron in the soil. Nicolas tells me there is lots in the lower part of the vineyard. Perhaps he could make his upper and lower parts separately, sand v iron rich clay? Fresh acidity behind, after red fruit, strawberry, with a blood orange nose."
91-94 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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2022 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses - La Grace des Argiles'
Usually $2,099 - Special Offer $1,750
"The recipe for both 2022 Amoureuses wines is 30% new wood and 100% whole bunches. The Grâce des Argiles comes from the bottom section of the vineyard, grown on red clay. A solid rich bouquet yet absolutely with its seductive charm. A velvet covering on a big frame with a delicious richness of fruit without losing the precision of the year. A superb fruit weight, yet with energy from a sufficiently mineral acidity to finish."
95-98 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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2022 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 'Les Amoureuses - La Delicatesse des Sables'
Usually $2,299 - Special Offer $1,950
"Also made with 30% new wood and 100% whole bunches. A fine fresh purple, albeit a little less dense than the clay version. The bouquet is lighter, more airy, this is more cerebral, a romantic lover (I think that bit was a contribution from Nicolas!). With a delicious purity of cherry and alpine strawberry top notes, less body behind. Really markedly different! Delicate and sensual together. I am going to give my preference, albeit fractional, to Grâce des Argiles as that seems to be the wine which is more typical of my expectation of Amoureuses."
95-97 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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2022 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Usually $2,299 - Special Offer $1,950
"50% new wood and 90% whole bunch vinification. Picked on the second day. A heady bright purple. The bouquet is backward but suggesting a classical fruit profile, more raspberry than strawberry, with enough density that the whole bunch effect is not so evident. Now a little white pepper. A beautiful expression of dark raspberry fruit on the nose, just a little acidity, with great sense of balance."
95-98 Points
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy
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All wines above are available to order now at our special offer prices for the next 7 days. To place your order click on the links below, email, or call us on 03 9419 6990.
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