Consistent with my previous note, but perhaps because it follows the 02 amoureuses I notice the toasted oak influence much more, and it’s clearer to me that this is why the palate doesn’t follow the nose. Educational.
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Lovely nose of black fruits, minerals, herbs. Gorgeous freshness and depth. Bright sweet fruit on the attack. Finishes on a note of earth with bright acidity. The acidity may be starting to dominate here. Quite elegant for Groff: I always find the BM curiously more elegant than the Amoureuses. The best thing about this is the nose.
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As Al and Nick commented fruit is on the sweet side. Nose is better than the palate. Air is helping the mid palate and finish so decant (1-2 hours) or pop 4 hours in advance for better results. Not a bad wine, just not worth current prices. While you can certainly hold for 5+ years, not sure how much you will gain. Fun drink non the less.
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Sweet and ripe black fruit and candied fruit. Lovely expressive fruit and long finish. Tannins level is not very high. I like this more than his sentiers and les amoureuses in this vintage. Keep this for 5 more years. Groffiers 06 is exceptional.
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(Domaine Robert Groffier Bonnes Mares) Medium garnet red color with pale meniscus; roses, tart red fruit, mineral nose; gorgeous roses, tart red fruit, mineral palate; medium-plus finish
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11/3/2023 - jamesabdavis wrote:
Consistent with my previous note, but perhaps because it follows the 02 amoureuses I notice the toasted oak influence much more, and it’s clearer to me that this is why the palate doesn’t follow the nose.
Educational.
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10/31/2021 - jamesabdavis wrote:
Lovely nose of black fruits, minerals, herbs. Gorgeous freshness and depth.
Bright sweet fruit on the attack. Finishes on a note of earth with bright acidity. The acidity may be starting to dominate here.
Quite elegant for Groff: I always find the BM curiously more elegant than the Amoureuses. The best thing about this is the nose.
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7/5/2018 - SommStags wrote:
As Al and Nick commented fruit is on the sweet side. Nose is better than the palate. Air is helping the mid palate and finish so decant (1-2 hours) or pop 4 hours in advance for better results. Not a bad wine, just not worth current prices. While you can certainly hold for 5+ years, not sure how much you will gain. Fun drink non the less.
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2/2/2017 - Burgundy Al wrote: 90 Points
Casual Burg Dinner with Three Tarts and Friends (The Bristol - Chicago IL): Very ripe and forward with sweet fruit and spice. Really wonderful for right now. Nothing is out of place here, but this doesn't show the bones of a truly ageworthy Bonnes Mares, so I'd drink this by 2021 or so.
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8/3/2016 - Burgnick Likes this wine: 93 Points
Sweet and ripe black fruit and candied fruit. Lovely expressive fruit and long finish. Tannins level is not very high. I like this more than his sentiers and les amoureuses in this vintage. Keep this for 5 more years. Groffiers 06 is exceptional.
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