Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Bonnes Mares Vintage:2023 instead of two

instead of two

the most promising appear to be the 2002

we had a long debate about that

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

Robert Groffier (Pere et Fils), Bonnes Mares Vintage:2023 instead of two(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