{"product_id":"bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-nuits-fontaine-saint-martin-monopole","title":"Burgundy Hautes-Côtes de Nuits 'Fontaine Saint Martin' Monopole","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"88\"\u003e Michel Gros Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole Rouge 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e This Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole Rouge 2020 comes from a rare monopole vineyard of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/collections\/wijnhuis-domaine-michel-gros\" title=\"Buy wine from Michel Gros\"\u003eDomaine Michel Gros\u003c\/a\u003e , high above the Côte de Nuits. Here you'll taste the signature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/collections\/appellatie-vosne-romanee\" title=\"Buy Vosne Romanée wine\"\u003eVosne Romanée\u003c\/a\u003e in a cooler, elevated setting, with great finesse and tension. Why is this Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits so appealing to classic Pinot Noir lovers? Because you get the combination of a historic vineyard belonging exclusively to Michel Gros, the excellent 2020 vintage, and the meticulous style of this family estate.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e Vineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eThe grapes come from Fontaine Saint Martin, a 7-hectare vineyard in Burgundy's Hautes Côtes de Nuits region, west of the classic Côte d'Or. The vines are situated at an altitude of 350 to 390 meters on a slope with an east-to-southeast exposure, giving them plenty of morning sun while remaining protected from excessive afternoon heat.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e The soil is a mix of limestone and marl, with so-called \"marnes de Pernand,\" geologically related to the subsoil of the Corton hills. This gives the Pinot Noir a distinct mineral backbone alongside ripe fruit concentration. An ancient abbey lies in the valley below the vineyard, further underscoring how long this part of Burgundy has been considered a special place for wine.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eFontaine Saint Martin is wholly owned by Domaine Michel Gros, a monopoly built up plot by plot over decades. This is the estate's benchmark for high-altitude Pinot Noir, a contrast to their renowned Vosne Romanée vineyards closer to the village.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e Vinification and maturation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e At Domaine Michel Gros, the grapes are harvested by hand and rigorously selected in the vineyard, ensuring only perfectly healthy bunches are brought to the cellar. The grapes are then completely destemmed, and fermentation takes place under controlled temperatures, with gentle extraction to preserve the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 18 months in French oak barrels. This aging adds structure, spicy depth, and complexity, without losing sight of the focus on freshness and terroir. In the 2020 vintage, a warm but very successful Burgundy harvest with concentrated yet remarkably fresh red wines, the altitude of the Hautes Côtes adds tension and balance to the glass.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003e Grape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eThis Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole Rouge is made entirely from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/collections\/rode-wijn-pinot-noir?filter.v.price.gte=\u0026amp;filter.v.price.lte=\u0026amp;filter.p.m.custom.monocepage=1\u0026amp;sort_by=price-descending\" title=\"The best 100% Pinot Noirs\"\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e . It's Pinot Noir from a high-altitude, relatively cool vineyard, which provides plenty of energy, freshness, and a somewhat tighter structure than you often find in Burgundy on lower slopes.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003e Tasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003e In the glass, the wine has a fairly intense, bright red color with hints of black cherry. The nose reveals dark berries and forest fruits, followed by notes of licorice, Earl Grey-style black tea, a hint of leather, and subtle vanilla from the oak aging.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003eThe palate is dry, with juicy acidity and a clear, ripe fruit profile, beautifully supported by medium-fine tannins. You'll taste a combination of concentrated fruit and refined spiciness, with the long finish carried by sweet spices and a mouthwatering sensation that almost automatically leaves you craving another sip.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3917\" data-end=\"4320\"\u003e Serve this wine preferably between 14 and 16°C (57-60°F) to fully appreciate both its freshness and spicy depth. At the table, it's at home with lamb chops or rack of lamb, duck breast, and refined game dishes such as venison with a berry or cranberry sauce; it also pairs beautifully with rich dishes featuring mushrooms and poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ad Bibendum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44365493796943,"sku":"AB-013913","price":41.88,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/MichelGrosFontaineSaintMartinMonopole.webp?v=1768572978","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/bourgogne-hautes-cotes-de-nuits-fontaine-saint-martin-monopole","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}