2005 Domaine Anne Gros, Richebourg Grand Cru 6x75cl

Domane Anne Gros: A Vosne-Romanée Pioneer

Based in the heart of Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Anne Gros is one of the most respected estates in the Côte de Nuits. Anne Gros took control of the family property in 1988, initially bottling under the name Domaine Anne et François Gros before transitioning to the current label in 1995. As one of the early female winemaking pioneers in a traditionally male-dominated region, Anne redefined the estate by modernising the cellars and consolidating its vineyard footprint. Today, she works alongside her children, Julie and Paul Tollot, managing a compact yet exceptionally prestigious portfolio of roughly 6.5 hectares. The estate is managed with a deep respect for biodiversity, employing organic and biodynamic principles without seeking formal certification to maintain maximum flexibility in the vineyards.

An Elegant, Aromatic, and Unforced Style

The overarching winemaking style at Domaine Anne Gros is defined by its silkiness, aromatic purity, and unforced elegance. Eschewing the heavily extracted or heavily structural style, Anne and her family craft Pinot Noirs that favour perfume, fluid grace, and immediate terroir expression. In the cellar, the grapes are fully destemmed and undergo a gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks to preserve fresh fruit character. The wines are aged for up to 16 months in French oak barrels, with a disciplined approach to new wood, typically around 30% for village wines and up to 80% for the grand crus. The resulting wines are celebrated for their seamless integration, displaying bright berry notes, fine-grained tannins, and a persistent, vibrant finish.

Precision Quality and Legendary Grand Crus

The exceptional quality and global demand for Domaine Anne Gros are driven by meticulous vineyard management and access to an enviable collection of historic old vines. The crown jewel of the estate is a prized 0.60-hectare parcel in the Grand Cru Richebourg, featuring vines planted across multiple generations dating back to the 1920s. This is complemented by significant holdings in the Grand Crus of Clos de Vougeot (Le Grand Maupertui) and Échezeaux (Les Loächausses), alongside the highly sought-after Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux village vineyard. By strictly regulating yields and focusing on absolute physiological ripeness, the estate delivers remarkable consistency across vintages. These highly allocated Burgundies possess an innate balance that allows them to be accessible in their youth while retaining the structural components to age beautifully for decades. Learn more about Domaine Anne Gros here