Robert Groffier, Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru 2000

Domaine Robert Groffier, run from Morey-Saint-Denis by Nicolas Groffier, farms nearly 8 ha in the Côte de Nuits. Its centrepiece is a full hectare of Chambolle-Musigny premier cru Les Amoureuses, the largest holding in that climat, delicate and refined. It also has about 1 ha of Bonnes-Mares, powerful and structured, and a Chambertin-Clos de Bèze parcel of just under 0.5 ha. Grapes are mostly destemmed without crushing, cooled, then fermented on native yeasts with short, frequent punch-downs over 17–20 days; stems are kept up to about 20%, though Clos de Bèze can be fully whole-bunch. New oak runs from none to 100% for grands crus, and bottling is unfined and unfiltered.

Region

Côte de Nuits, Burgundy (Morey-Saint-Denis base)

Owner

Groffier family (Nicolas Groffier)

Vineyards

Nearly 8 ha: Les Amoureuses 1 ha, Bonnes-Mares 1 ha, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze ~0.5 ha

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Wines

Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses; Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru; Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

Style

Native yeasts, up to ~20% whole cluster (up to 100% for Clos de Bèze), 0–100% new oak, unfined and unfiltered

Sources: pearlofburgundy.com, grandsbourgognes.com, benchmarkwine.com