Bernard Gros, son of the famous Jean Gros, is the manager of this impressive
estate in Vosne Romanée including several Grands Crus. In recent years, when
he has not been indulging his other passion, playing the piano, Bernard has
overseen a great deal of investment in his properties, including a dramatic
enlargement of the cellars and continued up-grading of the vineyards. Quality
at this estate begins with the fact that the domaine owns top quality parcels
in each appellation. Clos Vougeot-Musigni, for example, is at the top of
Clos Vougeot, bordering Musigny. The vines, in general, are 10-20 years old,
and Bernard strictly limits yields to obtain the density and concentration
of fruit he requires. The wines are lightly fined, but not filtered.
There is a distinct and consistent house style at this estate. The wines
have deep, dark colors and wonderfully expressive aromatics. The fruit flavors
are very pure and concentrated, and the wines are consummately supple, smooth
and seamless. Oak barrels are used to enhance the richness and fine texture
of the wine, but the oak character is well integrated and does not obtrude.
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