DOMAINE ANNE GROS CHAMBOLLE MUSIGNY LA COMBE D’ORVEAU 2017

Domaine Anne Gros
Chambolle Musigny
La Combe d’Orveau 2017

“Burning bales of straw successfully warded off spring frosts; and the 2017 Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d’Orveau that they saved is very pretty, offering up aromas of raspberries, plums, warm spices and rose petals. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, satiny and succulent, with lovely purity of fruit and a bright, mineral finish. (1/2019)”  – 91/100, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

VARIETIES: 100% Pinot Noir
REGION: Chambolle-Musigny, Côte de Nuits, Côte-d’Or, Burgundy, France
AGEING: Ageing in barrels (30% new oak)
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 15 years ±, at an optimal hygrometric degree of 70%
SERVE: Serve at 14ºC – 16ºC
FITS TO: Gigot d’agneau rôti / Chapon rôti au four, Roast veal’s subtle texture would be delicately enveloped by the dense but silky tannins of the Chambolle (especially the Premiers Crus). Cheeses – preferably mild: Brillat-Savarin, Reblochon, Cîteaux, Vacherin, Brie de Meaux or Chaource
CRITICS SCORES: RP/91, BH/89

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Chambolle Musigny – La Combe d’Orveau 2017 | Range | Domaine Anne Gros

This cuvee of Chambolle is often the easiest to approach thanks to its lower acidity. The tannins, whether soft or firm, are always balanced by the phenolic maturity of the vintage. The beautiful ruby colour is typical of the light soil . This is a delicate, elegant wine with notes of red fruit (red current, raspberry) as well as floral nuances (roses, violets). It is a great match with poultry, roasted red meat and mild cheeses. We recommend that you drink it fairly young (between 2 to 10 years) to take full advantage of its elegant texture.

La Combe d’Orveau

This parcel within the village appellation of Chambolle Musigny is situated at the southern limit of the territories of Chambolle and Vosne Romanée in the locality of the Combe d’Orveau.

It was bequeathed by Louis Gros on his death in 1951 to his son François. The origin of the word “Orveau” comes from “Val d’Or” (small golden vale). East facing, this coomb opens onto the anticlinal valley where grands crus Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux and Clos de Vougeot are situated. The climate is more extreme due to its geographical situation (colder in winter, hotter in summer).

The wooded surroundings, which are battling erosion, contribute to a more humid autumn. This 1.10 ha parcel is composed equally of 30 year old vines and 5 year old vines. The soil, which is very stony, rich in scree and extremely fine-grained, rests on a substrata of white marl.