Michel Gros, Haute Cote de Nuits Rouge, 2012 SO092525 Schonleber and refreshing acidity despite the

and refreshing acidity despite the southern latitude

Jean-Claude Lapalu is a true master of Beaujolais

This is a wine meant to age gracefully

Chill it down slightly and pair with anything from grilled meats to tapas—it’s the kind of bottle that disappears fast

24 months aging in mostly used 300-600L barrels

Michel Gros, Haute Cote de Nuits Rouge, 2012 SO092525 Schonleber and refreshing acidity despite theBy all accounts Michel Gros is a modest man, despite being the 6th generation vigneron of one of Vosne Romanee's finest families, and we adore his entry level wines. This Hautes Cotes de Nuits Rouge comes from the higher, cooler ground behind the famous slope, giving fresh, mineral Pinot Noir with the family's signature elegant translucence. The 2012 was a small, quality vintage, and at over a decade old this is drinking in a mature, gentle window