Born on the higher slopes of the Nuits hills, the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2024 from Domaine A.-F. Gros expresses the elegance of a Pinot Noir managed with precision and attention to detail. Heir to a know-how established in Pommard and nurtured by an artisanal approach, this wine showcases bright fruit and a finely chiselled texture, shaped by a oak ageing that smooths contours without ever hiding the wine’s sap. Dry, deep and fruity, it marries the airy lightness typical of the Hautes-Côtes with a straight backbone, a harmony that reappears in a finish extended by freshness. For the enthusiast seeking a precise, caressing Burgundy red, and for the aesthete wishing to build a subtle pairing with seasonal cuisine, this cuvée resolves the eternal dilemma between immediate pleasure and aging potential. Already charming, it will fully blossom between 2027 and 2031, then offering an even more nuanced palette where depth gains velvet. Signed by Domaine A.-F. Gros, it promises a careful tasting, attentive to detail and faithful to the French art of living.

Blend and winemaking

Produced from 100% Pinot Noir harvested on the airy slopes of the Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits, this 2024 was vinified with precision, focusing on fruit expression and texture balance. The material, gently extracted, favours fine tannins and aromatic transparency, while the oak barrel ageing refines the frame, rounds edges and adds depth without marking the wine. The estate paid particular attention to juice purity, temperature control and measured oxygenation, all elements that preserve the Pinot Noir’s uprightness and highlight its natural freshness. At an alcohol level of 12.9%, the wine retains a lithe dynamism, revealing clean aromatics and a precise mouthfeel. This patient, artisanal approach yields a clear Burgundy red where delicacy does not exclude flesh or length.

Tasting notes

• Colour: Luminous ruby with bright reflections, clear and shiny, it announces a chiselled substance and a delicate tannin grain, driven by gentle extraction.
• Nose: Pure expression of crunchy, pulpy red fruits, lifted by floral hints, fine spice and a discreet oak that suggests stone-fruit kernel and fresh leaf notes.
• Palate: Straight, silky attack, juicy mid-palate, rounded tannins, a lifted finish where freshness extends the fruit. Overall it is dry, deep and fruity, with an airy presence.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve this Hautes-Côtes de Nuits at 14–16°C in a tulip-shaped glass to concentrate the bouquet and complement the silky tannins. Decanting for 20 to 30 minutes allows the oak to integrate and the floral finesse to emerge. To preserve the fruit’s integrity, store quietly away from light, in a cellar between 12 and 14°C with stable humidity. Very approachable in its youth, it will develop additional complexity between 2027 and 2031, when infusion-like notes, fruit brightness and savoury depth will combine into a unified impression. Handle the bottle with care, and serve from a decanter if you seek a more open expression of the bouquet.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: fine country terrine, persillade ham, cheese gougères.
• Starters: hand-cut beef tartare, herb-roasted vegetables, revisited œufs en meurette.
• Main courses: roasted free-range poultry, braised veal, pink-roasted duck, mushroom risotto.
• Cheeses: fruity Comté, Brillat-Savarin, restrainedly aged Époisses.
• Desserts: lightly sweetened red-fruit tart, almond and Morello cherry sablé.

Tasting occasions

The Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2024 from Domaine A.-F. Gros suits both the spontaneity of a weekday dinner and the finesse of a planned meal. Its aromatic precision, satiny texture and fresh drive make it an ally of seasonal gastronomy, convivial tables and gifts that leave a memorable impression.

• For a friendly table where market cooking converses with a subtle red.
• For a sensitive pairing with roasted poultry or a mushroom dish.
• As a delicate gift for a Burgundy lover seeking finesse.

Details

• Name: Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 2024, Domaine A.-F. Gros
• Appellation: Hautes-Côtes-de-Nuits AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2024
• Grape: Pinot Noir (100%)
• Alcohol: 12.9%
• Ageing: in oak barrels
• Bottle size: 75 cl
• Cellaring: 2027 to 2031
• Serving temperature: 14–16°C