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

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