Alain Gras : Saint-Romain Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2023

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Saint-Romain Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2023 from Alain Gras

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a vivid, deep red hue, enhanced by violet highlights.

Nose

The nose expresses aromas of fresh red fruits, notably cherry and raspberry, accompanied by subtle woody notes.

Palate

On the palate, the attack reveals smooth, silky tannins. The palate is fruity and fresh, with an elegant, refined finish.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with herb-roasted white meats, poultry in cream and mushroom sauce, as well as veal-based dishes. It also matches very well with aged cheeses with a creamy paste.

Serving and cellaring

The Saint-Romain Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2023 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 13 and 15°C. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2033.

An elegant, mineral Saint-Romain red

The estate

Founded in 1979 by Alain Gras, the eponymous estate now spans around 15 hectares spread across Saint-Romain, Meursault and Auxey-Duresses. Since 2020, Arthur Gras, Alain’s son and the fifth generation of winegrowers, has joined his father to perpetuate the excellence of this Burgundian estate. A true ambassador for the Saint-Romain appellation, the estate has established itself as an essential benchmark, with its wines featured in 21 of France’s 27 three-Michelin-star restaurants.

The vineyard

The Saint-Romain vineyard enjoys an exceptional geographic setting, perched at the foot of a limestone cliff on the Côte de Beaune. The estate’s plots occupy the highest parts of the hillside, at elevations between 280 and 400 meters. The soils, made up of limestone and marl enriched with Lias-era clay, give the wines their distinctive minerality. The "Vieilles Vignes" vines are over thirty years old and benefit from an ideal south and southeast exposure.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage in Bourgogne was marked by warm, sunny conditions that favored optimal ripening of the grapes. Rainy spells in August helped preserve the balance between concentration and freshness. These conditions produced grapes with solid ripeness while maintaining the characteristic acidity of high-altitude terroirs.

Vinification and aging

Harvesting for the Saint-Romain Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2023 is carried out by hand, with rigorous selection of the bunches. Vinification involves slow fermentation to preserve aromatic expression. Aging takes place in French oak barrels for around twelve months, with 20% new oak, followed by a period in tank before bottling.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir