2023 Domaine A.F. Gros Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Sourced from a prized parcel near the upper portion of the Clos Vougeot vineyard—where drainage is superior and the soils are thinner over limestone—this Grand Cru reflects the site’s more refined and nuanced character. The 2023 vintage yielded perfectly balanced fruit with vivid aromatic complexity and structural precision. Vinification included partial whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by élevage in 50% new French oak for 18 months.

The result is a wine of intensity and architecture: brooding at first, yet revealing a core of crystalline fruit and precise minerality as it opens. Built for long aging (15–25 years), this Clos Vougeot will reward decanting in youth and pairs beautifully with dishes like venison loin, truffle-infused poultry, or mature hard cheeses.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Domaine A.F. Gros is helmed by Anne-Françoise Gros, a member of the revered Gros family of Vosne-Romanée. Since founding her eponymous domaine in the late 1980s, she has gained recognition for producing wines of elegance, clarity, and terroir precision across some of Burgundy’s most iconic crus.

The domaine is farmed sustainably, with a strong emphasis on soil health, low yields, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Anne-Françoise’s approach merges traditional Burgundian savoir-faire with a modern sensibility—favoring purity of fruit, balance, and longevity. Her Clos Vougeot Grand Cru stands as a powerful testament to both the pedigree of the site and the finesse of her craft.