Domaine Michel Gros Hautes Cotes De Nuits 2023

This structured and 'vibrant' red wine originates from France, within the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits A.O.C. appellation of Burgundy. Produced by the legendary Domaine Michel Gros a historic and highly revered estate based in Vosne-Romanée this cuvée represents a masterclass in capturing the cool-climate freshness of Burgundy’s high-altitude hillsides. The Gros family has been cultivating vines in the Côte de Nuits since 1830. Operating under a winemaking philosophy of classic purity and meticulous parcel selection, Michel Gros and his son Pierre craft this wine from a unique, southeast-facing amphitheater vineyard site (lieu-dit) named "Au Vallon" near the village of Marey-lès-Fussey. Here, the vines are rooted in a rocky, limestone-heavy terroir that shields them from harsh northern winds, allowing the fruit to develop exceptional aromatic definition.

Wine Description

The 2023 Domaine Michel Gros Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits "Au Vallon" presents a brilliant, clear, and pale ruby appearance in the glass. Its sensory profile is exceptionally fresh, perfumed, and high-toned, opening with a captivating bouquet of wild strawberries, sour red cherries, and fresh cranberries, beautifully layered with distinct undertones of potpourri, crushed rose petals, and a delicate touch of wood spice. On the palate, the wine is light-to-medium-bodied, vibrant, and beautifully focused, showcasing a crunchy core of sweet and tart red summer fruits. It is characterized by its outstanding, mouthwatering natural acidity and a chalky, mineral drive. The mouthfeel is sleek and neatly structured, driven by fine-grained, well-integrated tannins from used oak that carry into a long, clean finish highlighted by an acidic crunch of red fruit and a touch of savory earth.

This classic, dry red expression is crafted from 100% Pinot Noir. The fruit was entirely hand-harvested at optimal maturity and underwent a gentle destemming followed by traditional temperature-controlled fermentation in the cellar to protect the primary fruit integrity. To round out its structural matrix while preserving its signature high-toned freshness, the wine completed malolactic fermentation and was matured for several months in a combination of used French oak barriques and neutral vessels, avoiding heavy new oak extraction. It reaches a balanced, food-friendly alcohol content (ABV) of approximately 13.0%. Reflecting the producer's environmental commitment, the estate manages its vineyard blocks under precise sustainable viticultural standards.