Domaine A.F. Gros : Signature Mathias Parent Domaine 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the "Signature Mathias Parent Domaine" 2023 by A.F. Gros

Tasting

Colour
The wine shows a brilliant ruby hue, with excellent clarity and a lovely luminosity.

Nose
The nose opens with fresh red fruit aromas, led by ripe strawberry, red cherry and redcurrant, underscored by subtle floral notes.

Palate
Medium-bodied, the palate offers an elegant structure with refined tannins. The attack reveals lovely red fruit concentration supported by crisp acidity. The mid-palate gains complexity with delicate mineral and floral touches, leading to a persistent, precise finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This red wine pairs ideally with light red meats, poultry such as duck or goose, and herb-grilled meats. It is also a wonderful match for mushroom-based dishes, roasted vegetables and medium-intensity creamy cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

To fully enjoy the "Signature Mathias Parent Domaine" 2023, we recommend serving it at a temperature of around 15°C, allowing it to breathe in the glass for about twenty minutes before tasting. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth but will continue to evolve in the cellar until around 2033.

A.F. Gros crafts a structured and delicate Vin de France

The Estate

Founded in 1988 through the union of Anne-Françoise Gros and François Parent, A.F. Gros is a family-run estate embodying viticultural excellence by combining deep respect for historic traditions with considered modernisation. Today, the estate is run by the second generation, Caroline and Mathias Parent. They perpetuate the estate's identity by favouring authentic expression of terroir and sustainable viticulture. With a vineyard spanning several prestigious appellations, the estate is renowned for its wines of great finesse.

The Vineyard

Although classified as Vin de France, this wine comes from a meticulous blend of grapes sourced from multiple terroirs. The estate cultivates its vines using sustainable practices, prioritising soil work, yield control and the preservation of biodiversity to guarantee the highest quality fruit.

The Vintage

The 2023 vintage delivered generous yields under relatively warm growing conditions. These temperatures were nevertheless tempered by cooler summer months, allowing the berries to retain lovely acidity and great aromatic freshness at harvest.

Vinification and Ageing

The vinification of the "Signature Mathias Parent Domaine" 2023 includes partial whole-bunch fermentation to enhance aromatic complexity and texture while preserving freshness. The wine is then aged for twelve to fourteen months in French oak barrels, of which around 20% are new, adding structure without masking the brilliance of the fruit. The wine undergoes minimal filtration before bottling.

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir.