Domaine Michel Gros 2022 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge "Fontaine St Martin" Monopole

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The 2022 Domaine Michel Gros Bourgogne Hautes‑Côtes de Nuits Rouge “Fontaine St Martin” Monopole is a lively, elegant, and precise high‑elevation Burgundy–style Pinot Noir—bright red fruit, balanced structure, and approachable sophistication with aging potential. 🍷 Final Summary Region & Terroir: 100% Pinot Noir grown on a seven‑hectare southeast‑facing hillside (350–390 m elevation) overlooking the Abbaye Lieu‑Dieu des Champs, rooted in Upper Oxfordian limestone‑marl soils—similar to Corton but cooler climate  Viticultural Heritage: A long-standing monopole vineyard reclaimed and replanted by Jean and Michel Gros from 1976 onward—blended from separate parcels after vinification  Tasting Profile: Bright dark cherry and wild strawberry fruit on the nose, with subtle floral, herbal, and spice undertones. Medium-bodied palate shows fine tannins, good acidity, and a slightly leafy, firmer finish  Critics & Peers: Antonio Galloni (Vinous): 89 pts — “plenty of brambly red fruit… medium-bodied with ripe raspberry and strawberry… a little muscular on the finish”  Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20 — “vibrant, dark‑cherry fruit… fine balance between the generous fruit and firm tannins/leafy notes”  Lay & Wheeler: notes a “chewy density… firm tannic backbone” and readiness for short-term aging (2025–2031)  Value & Availability: Typically retails around US $45–50 or £20–38, offering excellent terroir-driven clarity at this price point  📌 Quick Tasting Snapshot Component Notes Aroma Dark cherry, wild strawberry, floral, herbs, spice Palate Medium-bodied, fresh acidity, fine tannins, lively fruit Finish Balanced, slightly leafy, lingering fruit and spice Ageability Drink 2025–2028 now; can cellar into early 2030s 🔍 Context & Comparisons A serious step above regional-style Burgundies from this domaine (e.g. “Au Vallon”), offering more concentration and structure while retaining pure fruit clarity  It reflects the cool, high-altitude terroir of Hautes‑Côtes de Nuits—lively acidity, mineral definition, and elegance without excessive power  🥂 Food Pairings & Serving Ideal with roasted poultry (chicken, turkey), charcuterie, earthy mushrooms, or soft-ripened cheeses. Serve at 14–15 °C after light decanting to showcase its freshness and mid-palate charm. ✅ Final Take This Fontaine St Martin Monopole 2022 is a refined, terroir-driven Pinot Noir that punches above its appellation status. It mixes vivid red fruit serenity with measured structure and mineral nuance—elegant enough for current enjoyment, layered enough for a few years of cellaring.

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