Robert Groffier Les Amoureuses La Grace des Argiles 2022

Robert Groffier Les Amoureuses Grace D Argiles 2022

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.

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. 98 points Jasper Morris MW

Nicolas Groffier knows his Amoureuses – his domaine is the largest owner. From 2022, he will separate the portion just below Musigny, with sandier soils, from the rest, which he calls 'normal Amoureuses' from the bottom of the steep slope to the flat part next to Musigny. The grapes are entirely fermented as whole clusters but with gentle extraction and almost no punching down. The result is a deep blackberry fruit with hints of bramble, earth, and mint; the texture is firm, dense, and tannic. The wine continues to age in cask, one-third new. Charles Curtis MW, Decanter