{"product_id":"hautes-cotes-de-nuits-rouge-fontaine-saint-martin-monopole-2023-domaine-michel-gros","title":"Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole 2023 – Domaine Michel Gros","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe character of Pinot Noir on the heights of the Côte de Nuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole 2023 by Domaine Michel Gros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Burgundy red wine that captures the fresher, more vibrant side of Pinot Noir. Sourced from a vineyard exclusively owned by the estate, it combines expressive fruit, aromatic finesse and an elegant structure, with freshness and fine tannins shaping a balanced and harmonious palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fontaine Saint Martin vineyard lies in the hills above the Côte de Nuits, in the commune of Meuilley, at an altitude of approximately 350–390 metres. Here, marl, clay and limestone soils, together with a cooler climate than that of the lower slopes, favour a style of Pinot Noir defined by freshness, aromatic precision and finesse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaker’s notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat I particularly appreciate about Fontaine Saint Martin 2023 is the way it expresses Pinot Noir through freshness and delicacy, while retaining the depth associated with Burgundy reds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose reveals red berries, particularly cherry and raspberry, complemented by floral nuances and subtle spicy and earthy notes. On the palate, the wine is fresh and balanced, with fine, well-integrated tannins. The fruit flows naturally across the palate, while its lively acidity and mineral character add definition and persistence to the finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Pinot Noir that favours elegance over sheer power, showing how the regional appellations of the Hautes-Côtes can also deliver wines with a distinctive personality.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuri Stefani\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy we selected it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontaine Saint Martin Monopole offers an appealing interpretation of Burgundy, combining the signature of an established producer such as Michel Gros with the distinctive character of a vineyard situated at altitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe estate’s exclusive ownership gives this cuvée a clear identity. Here, Pinot Noir benefits from conditions that favour a fresh and refined expression, with vibrant fruit, floral nuances and delicate tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 vintage offers an opportunity to discover a different side of the Côte de Nuits, beyond its celebrated village and Premier Cru vineyards: a style focused less on concentration and more on finesse, balance and drinkability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terroir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontaine Saint Martin vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is located in Meuilley, within the Hautes-Côtes de Nuits appellation, in the hills to the west of the Côte de Nuits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an altitude of approximately 350–390 metres, the vineyard benefits from cooler conditions than those found in the lower-lying vineyards. Its soils contain marl, clay and limestone, contributing to the structure and expression of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonopole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means that the vineyard is entirely owned by a single producer. In this case, it belongs to Domaine Michel Gros, making the wine closely connected to the estate's own interpretation of this particular terroir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDomaine Michel Gros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a family estate with a long history in Vosne-Romanée, at the heart of the Côte de Nuits. The Gros family has been established in the area since the first half of the nineteenth century and has built a reputation for expressing Pinot Noir and Burgundy's distinctive terroirs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontaine Saint Martin is one of the family's exclusively owned vineyards, planted with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The red cuvée is made from 100% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable technical information on the Domaine describes a traditional Burgundian approach to winemaking, involving destemming, maceration and punching down, followed by ageing in oak. The ageing process includes an initial period in large oak casks, followed by maturation in previously used traditional barrels. This approach allows the wine to develop complexity while keeping its fruit at the forefront.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Domaine Michel Gros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Rouge Fontaine Saint Martin Monopole 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits AOC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Regional Burgundy appellation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meuilley, Hautes-Côtes de Nuits, Burgundy, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fontaine Saint Martin, a monopole owned by Domaine Michel Gros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 350–390 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Marl, clay and limestone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Traditional Burgundian methods; consult the producer's technical sheet for vintage-specific details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oak; duration and proportion of new oak to be confirmed for the vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 13% ABV, to be confirmed on the bottle label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, intense ruby red, with violet highlights in its youth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry, raspberry and red berries, complemented by floral nuances, subtle spice and hints of forest floor. The aromatic profile retains a sense of freshness and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh, elegant and balanced. Juicy fruit is supported by lively acidity and fine tannins, creating a smooth, well-defined structure. A mineral character adds tension, while the finish is persistent, with delicate spicy nuances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts freshness and delicate tannic structure make it a versatile partner for flavourful dishes that are not excessively rich, allowing the character of Pinot Noir to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast duck with red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerb-roasted guinea fowl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRabbit with mustard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePork tenderloin with herbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVeal with mushrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast quail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild mushroom risotto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTagliatelle with white meat ragù\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSautéed porcini mushrooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed-rind and medium-aged cheeses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15–16°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53942269968650,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/2495\/6170\/files\/hautes-cotes-de-nuits-fontaine-saint-martin-2023.jpg?v=1792490069","url":"https:\/\/vinarianavedeoro.it\/en\/products\/hautes-cotes-de-nuits-rouge-fontaine-saint-martin-monopole-2023-domaine-michel-gros","provider":"Vinaria Nave de Oro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}