1995 Bonnes Mares
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The masculine, highly concentrated, dark purple-colored Bonnes Mares aromatically displays mocha, chocolate scents to go along with its superb underlying sweetness. Jammy over-ripe fruits cascade over the palate; this is a huge, thick and chewy wine. What a delight! Powerful, intense and complex, and full-bodied, it will drink splendidly between 2001-2010. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. I was impressed with Robert Groffier's 1995s. They displayed good ripeness, concentration and structure. It is the first vintage where his wines will not be subjected to either a fining or filtration. I have purchased, drunk and cellared some of his previous vintages (and sold them when I worked in retail) and have seen the heights this domaine is capable of achieving. A Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-65-42-93), importers include : North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Pierre Rovani
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Black raspberry, violet and herbs on the nose. Thick, brooding and very intensely flavored; has a mellow flavor of woodsmoke. Large-scaled and multilayered. Finishes with ripe, chewy tannins. A terrific example of the '95 vintage at its best.
About the producer
Domaine Robert Groffier is based in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis and is famous for having some of the most enviable sites in the Côte de Nuits, including a full hectare within Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses – one of the most fiercely collected vineyards in Burgundy.