Hautes Côtes de Nuits, Fontaine Saint Martin Blanc, Domaine Michel Gros, 2020

The Gros family have been a dominant presence in Vosne-Romanée since 1830 and Michel, alongside sisters Anne and Anne-Francoise and brother Bernard, all of whom have eponymous domaines, represents the sixth generation. The jewel in Michel’s crown is the 2.12ha Clos des Réas, the only Premier Cru monopole in Vosne Romanée, owned by the family since 1860, a few metres from La Tache. Low yields, hand picking, total destemming and minimal racking are factors in the resultant style of Michel’s wines.
"Fontaine St Martin has 3 of the seven hectares planted with Chardonnay. This is fresh, clean and elegant with floral notes and orange and yellow citrus notes. Quite satisfying. Nick Daniell, Club Wine Buyer