Among Burgundy's great witnesses, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2022, Domaine A.F. Gros asserts an aesthetic of purity and depth. Sheltered by the centuries-old walls of the clos, this high-born Pinot Noir offers a finely chiselled interpretation of the 2022 vintage—ample and luminous, without sacrificing textural finesse or the terroir's uprightness. Sourced from vines in the renowned Musigni and Garenne sectors, this grand cru unites aerial brightness, mineral energy and a neatly finished tannic structure. Made from hand-harvested grapes and aged in oak barrels with craftsmanlike precision, it addresses collectors seeking a cellar-worthy wine that is both sensuous and structured, designed for fine dining, exceptional moments and collections that favour elegance over spectacle. A red that summons the memory of place, the uprightness of old stone and the silky flesh of a fulfilled Pinot Noir.

Assemblage et vinification

This grand cru is produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, picked at maturity by hand-harvest. Its distinctiveness comes from parcel provenance, with grapes from the Musigni and Garenne sectors, two emblematic areas of the clos that offer a rare complementarity between aromatic finesse, density and length. Vinification is careful and measured, respecting the integrity of the fruit, with restrained extractions to preserve the brightness and depth of the vintage. The oak barrel ageing, conducted with exacting standards, supports the framework without dominating it, adding definition, precision and greater complexity. The intended style combines volume, freshness and a velvety texture to deliver a Clos de Vougeot of great poise, built to stand the test of time.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep ruby with purple highlights, a clear brilliance and concentration that reflect the richness of the vintage while retaining beautiful transparency.
• Nose : Complex and nuanced, marrying ripe red fruits and black fruits, flashes of spice, a subtle floral touch and a mineral underpinning that signs the terroir. Finely integrated wood notes extend the whole with elegance.
• Palate : Velvety attack, dense, well-framed flesh, a precise fruit core. Mineral tension stretches the wine and carries a long, upright finish where ripe fruit meets freshness and a perfectly rounded tannic frame.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 16 and 17°C in large glasses to highlight its structure and aromatic complexity. Decanting young will open the bouquet and smooth the texture. This grand cru has a remarkable cellaring potential with an ideal expression window from 2030 to 2040, when fruit depth, gentle spice and mineral dimension will harmonise at their best. Store in a cool cellar, protected from vibrations and light, to preserve its nobility and energy.

Accords mets et vin

• Roast Bresse poultry with pan juices and cep mushrooms, to match the silky texture and aromatic finesse.
• Pigeon or duck pink, lacquered or peppered, which enhances fruit depth and spicy persistence.
• Beef fillet with truffles, Jerusalem artichoke purée and reduced jus, for a high-gastronomy pairing.
• Morel risotto with aged Parmesan, revealing the umami dimension and the precise oak influence from ageing.
• Pressed-cooked cheeses, aged Comté or alpine Beaufort, favouring harmony and balance.

Moments de dégustation

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2022, Domaine A.F. Gros, is the ideal companion for:

• Celebrating a rare occasion where the signature of a great terroir naturally asserts itself.
• During a gourmet dinner where precise pairings enhance its finesse.
• As an exceptional gift for a knowledgeable enthusiast and collector of grand crus.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Domaine A.F. Gros, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2022
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape variety : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol : 13.5% to 14% vol
• Maturation : aged in oak barrels
• Volume : 75 cl
• Cellaring : peak estimated 2030 to 2040
• Service temperature : 16–17°C