2011 Chambolle Musigny Les Sentiers
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(vinified with 50% whole clusters): Deep, bright ruby-red. Superripe black cherry, crushed blackberry, pepper, herbs, licorice and cardamom on the nose. Very ripe, thick and sweet; almost jammy for 2011 but has sufficient energy to maintain its balance. Big, rich and long wine, finishing with a supple dusting of tannins and surprising acidity. In a rather extractive style.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(tasted at the end of its malolactic fermentation; 45% vendange entier; 40% new oak): Deep, saturated medium red. Black raspberry syrup and a whiff of truffle on the nose. Superrich and thick but sappy too, showing more spicy lift and tangy berry fruit than the Haut-Doix. Still showing a bit of unabsorbed (malic?) acidity on the fresh finish.
About the producer
Domaine Robert Groffier is based in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and is famous for having some of the most enviable sites in the Côte de Nuits, including a full hectare within Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses – one of the most fiercely collected vineyards in Burgundy.