Vosne-Romanée 2009 "Maizières" - AF Gros

Vosne-Romanée "Maizières" 2009 - Anne Françoise Gros Estate

Presentation of the domain:

Anne-Françoise Gros is the daughter of Jean Gros, former owner of the family estate. She is the 6th generation of winegrowers in the Gros family, established in Vosne-Romanée since 1830. The estate covers an area of ​​6 hectares, spread over several appellations of the Côte de Nuits. Anne-Françoise took over the management of the estate in 1995, and since then, she has focused on producing high-quality wines that respect their terroir.

Presentation of the vintage:

The Vosne-Romanée "Maizières" vintage is produced from vines located on the "Les Maizières" climate, north of the Vosne-Romanée appellation. On the border of Suchots and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, no less!

This climate is known for producing wines that are both elegant and powerful, with aromas of red fruits and spices. The "Maizières" cuvée comes from old vines over 60 years old, which gives the wine great complexity. The vinification is traditional, with fermentation in open vats, followed by aging in oak barrels (30% of which are new barrels) for 16 months.

Presentation of the 2009 vintage:

The 2009 vintage was characterized by a hot, dry summer, followed by a sunny, cool autumn. The harvest began at the end of September, in ideal conditions. The grapes were ripe and healthy, with thick skins, which made it possible to obtain concentrated and powerful wines, with a beautiful tannic structure. This is a reference vintage for all lovers of Burgundy wines.

Food and wine pairing:

The Vosne-Romanée "Maizières" 2009 is an ideal accompaniment to grilled or roasted red meats, as well as dishes in sauce. It can also be enjoyed with mature cheeses. Given the rarity of this bottle, it may be wise to enjoy it on its own, possibly with a little cheese.

Service tips:

The Vosne-Romanée "Maizières" 2009 should be served at a temperature of 18°C. It is advisable to open it 1 to 2 hours before tasting it, and even to decant it if possible, in order to fully enjoy it.