Nuits Saint Georges Maison Groffier-Leger Vintage 1973 VINTAGE WINES 1967

Nuits Saint Georges Maison Groffier-Leger Vintage 1973 VINTAGE WINES 1967About 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,

level good

Producing intense sweet

It was rated as a first growth in the original 1855 classification

Tasting Note 19/12/2015 - 89 Points

The 1968 vintage was better in Italy than it was in France and the Nebbiolo grape is know for its ling life

Vignes Frenches is a Premier Cru vineyard near the boundary with Pommard

Rankend as a third growth in the 1855 classification and the highest ranked estate labeled as an Haut Medoc

Complex with more spice notes than fruit

1959 produced wines of incredible power

Shipped and probably bottled by British merchant

the wines have received much praise from the press

The nose is pretty straightforward and the palate is rustic and flat