This important Burgundy domaine has been in the family for 4 generations, with the majority of vineyard holdings acquired by Jules Groffier (father of Robert) in the 1930s. He experimented with estate-bottling before the war, but economic conditions were not favourable and the majority of the wine was sold in bulk until 1973. The wines have had a good reputation for many years now, but with the arrival of Robert's son Serge, the domaine has be...
The Groffier residence and cellars are located at the southern end of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. Strangely enough, the domaine does not possess a single vine in Morey, but instead has significant holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin and particularly Chambolle-Musigny. These include the largest single parcel of 'cult' 1er Cru Amoureuses (that most critics rate Grand Cru standard).
The Bourgogne Rouge comes from vines a stone's throw from the...
The grapes are hand-picked, with a first selection in the vineyard and a second on the sorting table. The proportion of stems retained depends on the vintage, though it is generally lower than before. The musts are sulphured and left for a 5 -6 day maceration at ambient temperatures, before selected yeasts are introduced to start fermentation. Temperatures quickly climb to a high 35°C, ensuring good extraction of 'matière', colour and tannin. ...
Year after year the Domaine Robert Groffier produces wines that rank with the greatest in Burgundy. Not only are they elegant, rich and concentrated, but each "cru" truly reflects its respective "terroir". A high proportion of old vines, ... 40 years and more, as well as prime locations and constant attention to the vines during the growing season, all contribute to the greatness of the Groffier estate.
The work in the vineyards with two gree...
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