1997 Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
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The dark ruby-colored 1997 Chambertin Clos de Beze has a nose of immense ripeness and depth. This expansive, broad, powerful wine has exemplary purity and delineation to its mouth-coating candied cherry and cookie dough flavors. Full-bodied and satin-textured, this harmonious, complete wine reveals floral and earth-like tones in its extraordinarily long and supple finish. Projected maturity: 2001-2010+. Bravo! Importer: A Peter Vezan Selection, Paris fax #011-33-1-42-55-42-93.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Deep, saturated ruby-red. Less expressive but fine aromas of dark berries, mint and spice; not quite as superripe and spicy as the Bonnes-Mares. Lovely mouthfilling sweetness. Tightly structured and very classy. Gives more of an impression of acidity than the thicker Bonnes-Mares. Finishes with terrific grip and persistence. This and the above were made from grapes with potential alcohol of 13.6%, according to Robert.
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.