Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses Robert Groffier 2017 (750ML)

93-95 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2017 Chambolle-Musigny Les Amoureuses 1er Cru is 50% whole bunches (mainly from the older vines), matured in 25% new oak. It has a gorgeous bouquet of black cherries, crushed violets, oyster shell and light sous-bois aromas. Over several minutes, it seems to gain more and more amplitude. The palate is medium-bodied with a sorbet-fresh opening, layers of shimmering black cherries and raspberry, and a touch of graphite. It displays fine structure and tension, perhaps not quite the same depth of fruit as the 2016 toward the finish, yet it remains a very finely crafted Les Amoureuses that will offer up to 20 years of drinking pleasure." 1/18

96 Points, Tim Atkin, Decanter: "With their 1.2ha of Les Amoureuses, the Groffiers are the biggest owners of this celebrated premier cru, ahead of Joseph Drouhin. Showing subtle reduction in barrel, this is lighter, paler and more ethereal than the 2016, but not far behind it in terms of quality. With 50% whole bunches and 33% new wood, it's focussed, fine and very subtle, with aromatic spices and wild strawberry sweetness." 11/18