Within the ancient walls of Clos de Vougeot, Domaine A.F. Gros delivers a well-mannered 2023 Grand Cru, aimed at Pinot Noir lovers seeking the combination of a satin texture and deep structure. The wine's nobility lies in the balance between aromatic intensity and tactile freshness, that subtle tension that provides drive, length and the desire to return. Born from confidential vines rooted in limestone and clay-limestone soils with natural drainage, it follows the great Burgundian tradition while asserting a contemporary, clear and precise style. The palate opens with a sleek, creamy sensation supported by present yet delicately edged tannins, then blossoms toward a floral, invigorating finish. Those building a characterful cellar will see a flagship bottle here, with significant cellaring potential, while impatient epicureans will already enjoy its fruity grace and refined suppleness after decanting.

Blend and vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir of Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, this 2023 draws part of its uniqueness from two emblematic lieux-dits, Garenne and Musigni, covering a total area of about 0.53 hectare. Parcel-level precision brings natural complexity, between floral finesse, mineral uprightness and bright fruit. Winemaking, respectful of the material, aims to preserve the fruit’s vibrancy and the terroir’s energy. Estate élevage, handled with care, rounds the structure without masking the soil’s imprint, to achieve a caressing texture and a clear aromatic signature. Everything here favors accuracy: measured extraction, sparing integration of oak, a search for balance that prizes depth over ostentatious power. The result, delicate and precise, honors the Clos’s heritage while fitting a modern reading of the Grand Cru.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : bright and concentrated, of exemplary clarity, offering lively reflections that announce a pure, energetic substance.
• Nose : creamy red fruits, pure strawberry and pulpy redcurrant, lifted by fine herbs and delicate flowers. With aeration, subtle sweet spice notes and a wet-stone sensation unfold, evoking the freshness of the terroir.
• Palate : an enveloping opening, silky tight-grained texture, pronounced yet perfectly rounded tannins. The mid-palate combines creaminess and drive; the finish extends with freshness, clarity and a persistent floral accent.

Serving temperature and advice

Served at cellar temperature and in large Burgundy-style glasses, this Grand Cru reveals its complexity with natural elegance. Prior aeration, in a decanter or simply by opening the bottle a little before service, refines the texture and releases the bouquet. Its structure provides significant cellaring potential, conducive to aromatic evolution toward deeper notes of undergrowth, dried petals and spices. Store it away from light and vibration to preserve its freshness and grace over time.

Food pairings

• Refined aperitifs : parsleyed ham, light gougères, delicate poultry rillettes.
• Starters : hand-cut veal tartare, mushroom carpaccio, onsen egg with chanterelles.
• Main courses : roasted free-range poultry, lacquered duck with mild spices, seared beef fillet, wild mushroom risotto.
• Game birds : roasted partridge, stuffed quail with pink peppercorn sauce, which highlight the tannins’ nobility.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Brillat-Savarin, Époisses tamed by the wine’s freshness.

Occasions to enjoy

This Grand Cru is the ideal companion for chosen moments, when the table becomes a stage and every detail matters. It joins dinners where culinary precision is celebrated, family gatherings you want to be memorable, or exceptional gifts for those who know how to let the wine speak of the place it was born.

• To punctuate a fine-dining dinner with an outstanding Burgundian signature.
• On a rare occasion when you seek a lasting, sincere emotion.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, elegant and timeless, to give or to share.

Characteristics

• Name : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023, Domaine A.F. Gros
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Pinot Noir from Burgundy
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol level : Not specified
• Ageing : Estate élevage, details not specified
• Bottle size : Not specified
• Cellaring : Significant cellaring potential
• Serving temperature : Cellar temperature, according to your preference