Gevrey-Chambertin 'La Platière'

Domaine Michel Gros Gevrey-Chambertin La Platière 2023

This Gevrey-Chambertin La Platière 2023 showcases the combination of power and finesse at Domaine Michel Gros in Vosne Romanée . The Gros family has been working in the Côte de Nuits region since the 19th century, and with this cuvée, they add a pure, village-style Gevrey to their classic lineup. What kind of wine is Domaine Michel Gros Gevrey-Chambertin La Platière 2023? It's a single-vineyard Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin with concentrated dark fruit, fine tannins, and a clear signature of chalky soil and classic French oak aging .

Vineyards and region

The grapes come from the lieu dit La Platière in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy . The vineyard is situated on clay and limestone, with soils that impart structure and a pronounced mineral character to the Pinot Noir. La Platière is situated on the lower slopes, where the influx of chalky material gives it depth and a rather serious Gevrey style, but in a village wine. The vines have been planted here for decades, contributing to the concentration and precise expression of the plot. At Domaine Michel Gros, the vineyard approach revolves around careful, sustainable cultivation so that in the glass you primarily taste the character of Gevrey-Chambertin and this specific plot.

Vinification and maturation

The grapes for La Platière 2023 are harvested entirely by hand and rigorously selected in the vineyard. Fermentation follows in the cellar with the grape's own yeasts, with maceration and fermentation lasting approximately two to three weeks, depending on the vintage. After alcoholic fermentation , malolactic fermentation takes place in the spring, as the cellar gradually warms and the wine develops its round texture. Maturation then takes place in French oak barrels, with a portion of new wood, for roughly 16 to 22 months. This aging adds subtlety and structure without overpowering the fruit or the provenance, precisely in the classic style for which Michel and now Pierre Gros are known.

Grape composition

Pinot Noir – La Platière
La Platière is a single vineyard bottling of 100% Pinot Noir from Gevrey-Chambertin, focusing on the combination of dark cherry fruit, spicy depth, and the tighter, chalky profile you would expect from this commune.

Tasting notes and serving suggestions

In the glass, a deep ruby red color immediately reveals the serious side of this Gevrey-Chambertin. The nose opens with notes of black cherry, blackberry, and raspberry, complemented by delicate spice, forest floor, a hint of smoke, and some airy notes of graphite and wild herbs. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with refined yet distinct tannins and lively acidity that keeps the fruit taut and precise. You'll taste ripe red and dark berries, subtle spices, and a chalky minerality that extends the flavor, with a long, dry, and very refined finish. Ideally, serve this wine between 16 and 18°C (60-64°F) and pair it with dishes such as roast duck with berry sauce, veal tenderloin with mushrooms, or aged hard cheeses like Comté or Gruyère. This Gevrey-Chambertin La Platière 2023 is already impressive, but also has the structure to continue to develop beautifully in your cellar for at least ten years.