Domaine Robert Groffier Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru les Sentiers 2018
A compelling expression of Chambolle‑Musigny refined by Premier Cru Les Sentiers terroir, this 2018 Groffier unfolds with concentrated dark cherry and plum underlain by a distinct mineral earthiness subtly invoking iron‑rich clay soils.
Tasting
- Aroma
- dark cherry, plum, iron‑tinged earth
- Palate
- elegant yet firmly structured red fruit, alive with freshness
- Finish
- precise, mineral‑inflected length
Pairs with
- roasted duck breast
- wild mushroom tart
- magret de canard
- veal tournedos
From the Archive
Enticing and complex aromas and flavors of wild berry, cherry, rose, sandalwood are married to a firm structure. The overall impression is one of harmony and finesse, with a lingering aftertaste.
The Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Sentiers was touched by the frost and the old vines here suffered according to Nicolas Groffier. Due to depleted quantities it is 100% whole bunch fruit matured in one-third new oak. It has a lifted bouquet with blackberry, black cherry and hints of blue fruit, a subtle mineral tension underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with a strict, quite saline entry, rather peppery thanks to the stem addition. A structured but fresh finish that is complex and cerebral rather than willing to please at this early stage. Cellar this away for a decade and I believe it will repay your patience.