Description
David Schildknecht: Keemun tea, incense, orange rind, and dried
berry aromas to Groffiers’ 2007 Bonnes Mares lead to a
correspondingly resinous, subtly tannic, citrus-oil tinged palate.
This finishes with grip, and indeed sizzle, smokiness, and
pungency, but I don’t find precisely the elegance that the
Groffiers opine characterizes this vintage in comparison with 2008.
I would plan to enjoy it over the next several years, though of
course I’d be delighted for its and for the Groffiers’ sakes if the
wine were to make a fool of me!
Nicolas Groffier seems not to have been bashful when it comes to
extracting flavors from the family’s 2008 grapes (harvested in a
mere 5 days, finishing October 1), despite what he emphasizes was
the tiny size of both yields and berries. When it comes to elevage,
though, he was cautious even at a risk he acknowledges of wines
that might show stiffly and reductively for a while after bottling,
having racked the young 2008s into tank after just shy of 12
months, which for some lots meant almost immediately after the
conclusion of malo. (Bottling sessions were in December and
February). Natural alcohols in 2008 were in the upper 12’s (the
2007s were very slightly higher) and typically adjusted by about a
quarter of a degree.
Wine Specs
- Vintage: 2007
- Producer: Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares Grand Cru
- Region: Burgundy / Cote de Nuits, France
- Volume: 750ml
- Case Size: 12/case
Supplier: WineCave (Dropship)
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