Nuits Saint Georges Maison Groffier-Leger Vintage 1973

Nuits Saint Georges Maison Groffier-Leger Vintage 1973About the wine The name "Groffier" is legendary in Burgundy, most famously associated with Domaine Robert Groffier, one of the top estates in the Cte de Nuits. In the 1970s, many famous families also operated merchant (ngociant) arms. Groffier Lger was one of these. 1973 vintage for Burgundy was considered average, although it was better here than in Bordeaux. Typical blend Pinot Noir. 75cl bottle. Abv% not stated. Bottle condition, capsule good,

but somewhat overlooked due to the two following vintages

and also a small amount (3 percent of vines) of Carmenere

well‐structured and balanced

GlenWood has always concentrated on small-batch

The nose is immediately very aromatic and feels like classic Bordeaux varieties showing celery seed

It is most likely a Cabernet/Shiraz blend

I have a soft spot for this wine as it was the first wine I bought a 12 bottle case of

meet fellow wine lovers

2012 was renowned as a spectacular growing season for the Napa Valley

getting quite brown around the edges

meaty notes

2015 was an excellent vintage across the Rhone