Robert Groffier Chambolle 1er Haut Doix 2021

Robert Groffier Chambolle 1er Haut Doix 2021

This domaine is heroic for some, under the radar for others. I wonder if one reason for the latter point of view is because, whereas the vineyards are predominantly in Chambolle-Musigny, the domaine itself is located in Morey-St-Denis where they own virtually no vineyard land, excepting some Bourgogne Passetoutgrains and a sliver of village Morey - which gets put in the Passetoutgrains. 

It also used to be a hard domaine to visit, with Robert Groffier himself being fiercely protected by his wife, who discouraged many an applicant for a tasting there. The domaine continues in Robert Groffiers name, but management passed first to his son Serge and now grandson Nicolas. I have had some beautiful bottles from Robert Groffier's period, and Nicolas is bringing the domaine back in to the limelight. He does not use a sorting table, on the grounds that he ensures the grapes coming into the winery are healthy; Jasper Morris

These vines suffered less as pruned on the slow to start cordon de royat system. 35% new wood. A bright crimson ruby. This wine for the first time has the white pepper nose of the whole bunches, surrounded by a juicy vibrant red cherry fruit. If you like the whole bunch style this will be exciting. Touch of grapefruit too, at the finish. Drink from 2026-2032. 90-93 Points Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy