Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Bonnes Mares

Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Bonnes Mares(from a . 97 ha parcel of 40 year old vines and 50% new wood). I was frankly shocked to find that the aromatic profile here was even more elegant and arguably finer than that of the Amoureuses with its bright red and blue pinot fruit, minerals and spice notes, particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek, taut, brooding and focused flavors that explode on the hugely long and deep finish. This is an impressive wine that has that wow

Finishes with big

super-rich

This is seriously impressive

especially for near and medium-term drinking

vintage naturally enough

Finishes on a resonating pear note

these represent the pinnacle of Cote Rotie—albeit in very different styles

the vines are accustomed to the heat

This is often Taupenot’s best 1er and in 2015 it is again with its brooding aromas of spice

this is an impressive set of wines

it should still evolve for just as long

All whole clusters