By: Ryan Tedder
I think Burgundy is beguiling for several people because of the variability of vintages, the pantheon or producers and the lexicon of vineyards. As a wine guy I think one of my primary jobs is turning my clients onto the best wines from this classic region that are consistent and represent the highest quality. I am hands down an outspoken fan of the wines of Robert Groffier based in Chambolle Musigny. Not only has every single bottle I have tasted been amazing (over 50 bottles) but they are full of life, energy and personality. To put in more concisely-these freaking rock!!!
Yesterday we had the pleasure of drinking a beautiful bottle of 1996 Robert Groffier Les Amoureuses 1er Cru. Les Amoureuses is without a doubt the best premier cru in Chambolle Musigny. It trades at prices higher than most Grand Crus. Tasting it next to a “grand cru” Corton or one of the second rate Chambertins makes you think that the 1930s rankings might need to be revisited. This wine was simply stunning. On the nose dried leaves, pine needles, black truffle, turned earth, framboise, dried roses, and cigar wrapper. On the palate it was pure silky power, round, sweet supple Pinot tannins and a myriad of forrest aromas. The finish went on for over a minute and the wine was YOUNG. If you have not tasted an Amoureuses you owe it to your wine-loving self to splurge some time on a bottle of this majestic juice. Bravo Mr. Groffier-this is more new Amore….