2012 Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils Chambolle-Musigny Les Hauts-Doix 1er Cru
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Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. The 2012 Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Haut-Doix from Nicolas Groffier has a disjointed nose that feels rather under-ripe, more vegetal than leafy. The palate is much more promising. Sure, it is on the lean side at first, but it sorts itself out in the glass and puts on the weight and fleshy it needs. There is an elegance to this Hauts Doix, though I think Nicolas will conjure much better examples in future years.
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Neal Martin
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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(entirely destemmed): Bright medium red. Fruit-driven aromas of framboise and redcurrant complicated by red licorice, cotton candy and rose petal. Plush and sweet, offering lovely depth to its flavors of red fruits, minerals and spices. A touch of lavender perfumes the mid-palate and contributes to the impression of definition. At once broader and more refined than the Gevrey villages , finishing with a saline nuance and lovely Chambolle lift.
The faintest hint of stalkiness here, with the usual red cherry and some bramble fruit. Smart, brisk acid. Pretty grainy tannins. Stylish and charming with just the slightest hint of bitterness adding a tasty tartness to the finish. (RH)
(racked the day before my visit; 100% destemmed): Good dark red with ruby tones. Very ripe aromas of raspberry, black cherry and bitter chocolate. Densely packed, sweet and juicy, with enough acidity for balance. The tannins are ripe but the finish shows an herbal edge and a youthfully aggressive quality.
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.