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Domaine Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2018
BOTTLE:
$2,265.00
Out of stock
SKU
66639
HALF-DOZEN: $12,910.50 or $2,151.75 each
DOZEN: $24,462.00 or $2,038.50 each
DOZEN: $24,462.00 or $2,038.50 each
Producer: Robert Groffier
Country:
France
Region:
Burgundy
Grape: Pinot noir
Size:
BTL
Vintage:
2018
Our boss, Michael has chosen this for his Staff Pick 2021, here's why:
I've never been a huge fan of Bonnes Mares as a Grand Cru, never quite delivered on the Grand Cru expectation and, before all you weird Burgundy people jump down my throat, I know there are exceptions and yes, I've tried them and I agree, but by and large they never quite hit that x-factor you crave in great Burgundy. Well, this Groffier Bonnes Mares is one that defies that line of thinking. It's every bit the Grand Cru, majestic with layers of Asian spice, cherry, subtly handled wood (and there's 100% new, all warranted) and despite the warmth of the year, its limestone underpinnings give it freshness and nerve. Just great wine. MICHAEL MCNAMARA, PWS
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is raised in 25% new oak and is almost entirely made from whole bunches. That stem addition gently guides the aromatics here, imparting a subtle pepperiness and earthiness that combines deftly with the vivid black fruit; perhaps there is less blue fruit here compared to other Bonnes-Mares this vintage. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, reminiscent of de Vogüé in some ways. The slightly confit finish manages to retain impressive freshness. It is missing a little persistence, but otherwise this is a fine, quite delicious Bonnes-Mares. NEIL MARTIN, Vinous
The Groffiers 1ha vineyard is at the Morey-St-Denis end of the Grand Cru, but still in Chambolle-Musigny on a mixture of mostly red with around 25% white soils. This is a wine that seduces rather than overpowers you, showing considerable elegance and grace in a year when Bonnes Mares produced some extremely well-upholstered wines. Fresh, balanced and very fine, it's an infusion rather than an extraction. (98) TIM ATKIN MW, Decanter
I've never been a huge fan of Bonnes Mares as a Grand Cru, never quite delivered on the Grand Cru expectation and, before all you weird Burgundy people jump down my throat, I know there are exceptions and yes, I've tried them and I agree, but by and large they never quite hit that x-factor you crave in great Burgundy. Well, this Groffier Bonnes Mares is one that defies that line of thinking. It's every bit the Grand Cru, majestic with layers of Asian spice, cherry, subtly handled wood (and there's 100% new, all warranted) and despite the warmth of the year, its limestone underpinnings give it freshness and nerve. Just great wine. MICHAEL MCNAMARA, PWS
The 2018 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru is raised in 25% new oak and is almost entirely made from whole bunches. That stem addition gently guides the aromatics here, imparting a subtle pepperiness and earthiness that combines deftly with the vivid black fruit; perhaps there is less blue fruit here compared to other Bonnes-Mares this vintage. The palate is well balanced with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity, reminiscent of de Vogüé in some ways. The slightly confit finish manages to retain impressive freshness. It is missing a little persistence, but otherwise this is a fine, quite delicious Bonnes-Mares. NEIL MARTIN, Vinous
The Groffiers 1ha vineyard is at the Morey-St-Denis end of the Grand Cru, but still in Chambolle-Musigny on a mixture of mostly red with around 25% white soils. This is a wine that seduces rather than overpowers you, showing considerable elegance and grace in a year when Bonnes Mares produced some extremely well-upholstered wines. Fresh, balanced and very fine, it's an infusion rather than an extraction. (98) TIM ATKIN MW, Decanter