Vosne Romanee Aux Reas 2020
Intro: The 2020 “Aux Réas” from Domaine A.F. Gros is a village-level wine from the Vosne-Romanée appellation (specifically from the Aux Réas lieu-dit). It is described as delivering “floral, very much in the red fruit spectrum and sweetly spiced. Supple tannins and plenty of tension on the palate.” Coinciding with the vintage’s structure, it shows freshness, precision and underlying tension.
Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine A.F. Gros
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: Aged in oak 30% new barrels for this vintage (noted as “slightly less new oak than previous vintages”)
ABV: 14% || Decant: 1-2 hours || Serving Temp: 15-16°C
Pairing: Roast duck with cherry or berry reduction; venison or game birds with a light jus and mushrooms
Tasting Notes: The 2020 Vosne-Romanée Aux Réas, A.F. Gros reveals floral red fruits, cherry and raspberry, layered with sweet spice and subtle minerality. Medium-bodied and refined, it shows precise red fruit, fine tannins, and lively freshness. The long, focused finish offers tension and elegance, truly “punching above its weight
