2023, Domaine A. -F. Gros, VOSNE-ROMANÉE, 1er Cru, 'Les Chalandins'Situated just below Maizieres. A darker ruby, with an engaging deep cherry and raspberry fruit, with an excellent backbone. A glossy feeling throughout while the whole bunches both lift the finish and bring some wild strawberries into play. Drink from 2028 2033. **** 90 92 Jasper Morris MW. The super fresh and attractively airy nose reflects notes of the essence of red cherry that is cut with a plenitude of spice and floral wisps. The delicious,

This is clearly top of the tree among his [Gérard Perse] portfolio this year

wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries and plums mingled with notions of liquorice

It is more of a white wine than a flor wine

Low yields

8% with a long supple finish

petals and violets

but restraint also

An absolute crowd pleaser

The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy red berry fruit

This is a very well made wine that should not require extended cellaring but will give years of pleasure

with well-judged tannins over the red fruit and floral tones at the heart of this wine

sage and saffron and just so juicy on the finish