FFW 2021 Wine Catalogue

MEET THE GROWER Domaine Michel Gros VOSNE-ROMANÉE Last year wementioned we were anticipating Michel’s son Pierre arriving at the helm. We tasted with himandMichel - who for once wasn’t on a fishing trip! - and had a great tasting. As usual their Clos des Réas shone with brilliance, and their single-vineyard Hautes Côtes de Nuits ‘Au Vallon’ was compelling and delicious at the other end of the spectrum. Long-termbuyers of Michel’s traditional style will be pleased to hear that Pierre has a firmhand guiding him. The Domaine harvested from4-10 September - which fits with the Domaine’s riper style. As always, this was an excellent range to taste, and it’s very easy to appreciate and enjoy the purity and terroir definition of Michel’s vineyards. As always, Michel’s wines need time and they really start to shine whenmature.

BURGUNDY CÔTEDENUITS

BH90-93 POINTS

BH90-92 POINTS

Michel is a kind, gentle, soft-spoken vigneronwith very good holdings.

—NEALMARTIN, VINOUS, 2019

NUITS ST. GEORGES, 1ERCRU DOMAINE MICHEL GROS 2016 DRINK2022-2029

VOSNE-ROMANÉE, 1ERCRUCLOSDESRÉAS DOMAINE MICHEL GROS 2018 DRINK2028-2039 6x75 12x37.5

12-x75 £660

£475 £490 £495 £348

From two vineyards - Murgers and Vignes Rondes - on the Vosne-Romanée side of the Côte de Nuits. A little tranquil on the nose with subtle dark fruits. On the palate the sweetness of the fruit is surprising, giving it some lift, very ripe cassis blackcurrant, “very gourmand”, nice richness on the palate and good persistence.

3x150 1x300

Michel’s 2.12 hamonopole. Smoothmouthfeel, with a good weight, this needs time but is showing great dark fruit, vibrant blackberry yoghurt, fine tannin and balanced structure leading to a pure and saline finish.

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