Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Burgundy, France · France
2006 Robert Groffier Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Robert Groffier's 2006 Les Amoureuses is Chambolle-Musigny's most coveted premier cru site in a charming, surprising vintage - still offering fragrant, opulent Pinot Noir at mature peak.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2006
Drinking Window
In 2026: At PeakIn the heart of its drinking window (2019-2030).
Right now: In 2026, the 2006 Groffier Les Amoureuses is at the midpoint of its peak window, projected to drink through 2030. Wine Spectator rated the 2006 Côte de Nuits an Outstanding 92, calling the vintage "a surprise; charming, fruity reds, with ripeness and balance. The best will age." At twenty years from harvest, this wine has fully validated that assessment: the black raspberry, bergamot, and orange zest that characterized its youth have evolved into a more mature, complex aromatic profile, with the firmly but finely tannic palate now showing the "expansive" quality that defines Les Amoureuses at its peak. Drink confidently through 2028-2030.
Tasting Note
A translucent, luminous ruby-garnet of medium depth - the color of mature, elegant Chambolle. The nose opens with gorgeous, high-toned aromatics: black raspberry and bergamot lead, followed by orange zest and a note of narcissus flower that speaks directly to the Les Amoureuses terroir's distinctive floral character. White pepper adds energy. On the palate, the wine is firmly but finely tannic in the manner of Les Amoureuses, with deep dark fruit shadings across the mid-palate and a lovely, persistent inner-mouth florality that extends the finish. The wine's texture is expansive and generous, an expression of what makes Les Amoureuses consistently the most opulent of Chambolle's named premier cru sites.
About Robert Groffier
Domaine Robert Groffier is among the benchmark producers of Les Amoureuses, holding a significant parcel in this elite Chambolle-Musigny premier cru that sits just below the Musigny Grand Cru boundary. The domaine's style, developed by Robert Groffier and continued by his son Nicolas, emphasizes a whole-cluster approach with varying percentage depending on the vintage, extended maceration for color and structure, and aging in approximately 40% new oak. The Les Amoureuses bottling consistently captures the site's paradoxical combination of opulence and precision - richer and more voluptuous than most Chambolle premier crus, yet underpinned by the appellation's characteristic mineral elegance.
Food Pairings
Roasted squab with raspberries and thyme
The wine's black raspberry and bergamot character has a natural affinity with game bird; the floral, fine-tannic structure keeps the pairing delicate and precise.
Duck breast with cherry-orange gastrique
Les Amoureuses' orange zest and dark fruit profile amplify the citrus-forward gastrique, while the wine's firm but fine tannins integrate with duck's rich fat without overwhelming the dish.
Époisses washed-rind cheese
The wine's expansive, opulent mid-palate and persistent florality find a regional classic counterpart in Époisses; the wine's acidity cuts through the pungent, creamy cheese.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-63°F (16-17°C)
- Decanting
- In 2026, a 45-60 minute decant allows the 2006 Groffier Les Amoureuses to fully express its fragrant, floral complexity. The wine is mature and does not require aggressive aeration - a wide-bowled Burgundy glass and a patient 30 minutes achieves the same effect as a formal decanter.
- Cellar Storage
- 55°F (13°C), 65-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
Frequently Asked
Is the 2006 Groffier Les Amoureuses ready to drink in 2026?
Yes — this is a prime drinking moment. The wine is within its peak window of 2019-2030 and has evolved into a fragrant, complex, and expansive expression of Les Amoureuses. Twenty years of development have resolved the firm tannins of youth; the floral, opulent character that defines the site is fully on display.
What makes Les Amoureuses a special premier cru site?
Les Amoureuses sits just below the Musigny Grand Cru boundary and shares some of that vineyard's exceptional terroir — a combination of shallow limestone soils and a southeast-facing slope that produces Pinot Noir of unusual intensity and aromatic complexity. The site name ('the ones in love') reflects the wine's historically romantic, opulent character. It is often described as a grand cru in all but classification.
How did the 2006 Burgundy vintage perform for Chambolle?
Better than expected. A late-summer recovery allowed full phenolic ripeness in well-sited parcels, and the resulting wines — Wine Spectator Outstanding 92 for the Côte de Nuits — showed the charming, fruity character with balance that has allowed them to age gracefully over two decades. Not as dense as 2005 or 2015, but elegant and consistent.
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