Domaine Anne Gros
Vosne-Romanée & Minervois
Vosne Romanée
Anne Gros's commitment to sustainable viticulture underscores her dedication to preserving the environment's well-being.
Her focus remains on conserving biodiversity, promoting vineyard worker health, addressing soil compaction issues, enhancing energy efficiency, and minimizing chemical inputs. She describes her approach as intuitive, thoughtful, and pragmatic, aiming to capture the true essence of the terroir in every bottle.
The harvest typically occurs in September, although the timing can vary, with some years proving early (2003, 2007, 2011, 2020) and others late (2013, 2016).
All grapes are hand-harvested, and the estate uses small 500 kg baskets to minimize pressure, prevent grape spoilage, and maintain perfect bunches. These grapes undergo a second sorting on vibrating tables to select only the finest fruit.
100% of Pinot grapes are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures for 10 to 20 days. After pressing, the juices settle for 2 to 5 days before gravity-fed transfer to barrels for 14 months of aging in the cool cellar, followed by bottling the following December.
The Chardonnay undergoes an immediate pressing and cold settling, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and cellar aging in barrels for several weeks.
The Estate’s philosophy
Established in 1830 by Alphonse Gros, Domaine Anne Gros embodies the essence of Burgundy's winemaking legacy. Louis-Gustave Gros pioneered bottled sales in the 1880s, a tradition furthered by his son Jules.
Following Louis's passing in 1951, his four children sustained the family's commitment.
Anne Gros assumed full control in 1988, expanding the estate to 6.5 hectares by acquiring a parcel in Vosne-Romanée "Les Barreaux" and planting additional vines in Bourgogne et Hautes Côtes de Nuits. Embracing organic and biodynamic practices, Anne Gros advocates sustainable viticulture. Since 1990, all wines have been bottled on-site.
In 1998, she erected a modern cellar in the village, laying the groundwork for estate development, with the final phase initiated in 2018.
Key information
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The estate is located in Vosne Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
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Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
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The domain cultivates around 6.5 hectares of vineyard.
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The domain advocate a sustainable viticulture
Cuvées
GENERIC & APPELLATION WINES
GRAND CRU
Minervois
Renowned Burgundian winemaker Anne Gros, along with her husband Jean-Paul Tollot, embarked on a Languedoc adventure in 2007, acquiring vineyards on clay-limestone and sandstone soils in Cazelles, at the crossroads of Minervois and Saint-Chinian appellations.
Their inaugural vintage in 2008 marked the beginning of a journey that swiftly positioned their estate as a major player in Minervois.
Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot's collaboration brings forth a unique approach, blending their expertise with the terroirs of Languedoc, particularly in the Causse region of Minervois.
With a meticulous focus on vineyard cultivation and grape sensitivity, they craft exceptional cuvées that showcase the distinctiveness of each terroir.
The Estate’s philosophy
Renowned Burgundian winemaker Anne Gros, along with her husband Jean-Paul Tollot, embarked on a Languedoc adventure in 2007, acquiring vineyards on clay-limestone and sandstone soils in Cazelles, at the crossroads of Minervois and Saint-Chinian appellations.
Their inaugural vintage in 2008 marked the beginning of a journey that swiftly positioned their estate as a major player in Minervois.
Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot's collaboration brings forth a unique approach, blending their expertise with the terroirs of Languedoc, particularly in the Causse region of Minervois.
With a meticulous focus on vineyard cultivation and grape sensitivity, they craft exceptional cuvées that showcase the distinctiveness of each terroir.
Their estate spans three distinct terroirs: Cote du Brian, Minervois, and Minervois Cazelles. Embracing varietals like Carignan, Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault, and Marselan, thriving in clay-limestone, marl, and sandstone soils, Gros and Tollot offer a portfolio boasting cuvées like 50/50, La Ciaude, and Les Combettes, each exuding character and finesse.
The estate's remarkable wines, adorned with distinctive orange labels, reflect a commitment to excellence. Nestled in the magnificent terroirs of Cazelles, the estate mirrors Burgundian complexity with its diverse soils, parcel-by-parcel approach, and meticulous winemaking practices, resulting in wines that are both powerful and elegant, marked by a remarkable precision of fruit and refreshing acidity, reminiscent of their Burgundian counterparts.
Key information
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The estate is located in Minervois
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Vermentino, Roussanne, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Marselan
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The domain cultivates around 15 hectares of vineyard.
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The domain advocate a sustainable viticulture