R O O T S. h i s t o ry

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T

he domaine was established in 1988 when the parents of Anne-Françoise, Jean and

Jeanine Gros of Vosne-Romanée decided to let go of a few parcels of the family domaine

(The domaine was initially known under the names of Gros-Renaudot, then Louis Gros,

and after inheritance, Jean Gros).

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t the same time Anne-Françoise aquired a domaine in Flagey-Échezeaux, and later with

her husband, François Parent, purchased a vineyard in Savigny-les-Beaune.

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hortly thereafter, François added to the domaine his own vineyards in Pommard that

he inherited from his family. Being the 13th generation of winemakers, he continues

to aquire knowledge and techniques that enable him to vinify his wines so that they

express the typicity and complexity of the aromas of the Pinot Noir.

T

ogether they decided to unite the two domaines and install in Beaune the caves,

cuverie and buildings.

R O O T S

h i s t o r Y

www.af-gros.com

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THE app ellation s O F THE domaine

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Bourgogne Pinot-Noir

Bourgogne - Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Morey-Saint-Denis

Chambolle-Musigny

Vosne-Romanée -

Aux Réas

Vosne-Romanée -

Maizières

Vosne-Romanée -

Clos de la Fontaine«Monopole»

Clos de Vougeot - Grand Cru

Echezeaux - Grand Cru

Richebourg - Grand Cru

Savigny-les-Beaune - 1

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Cru

Le Clos des Guettes

Beaune - 1

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Cru - Les Boucherottes

Beaune - 1

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Cru - Les Montrevenots

Pommard - 1

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Cru - Les Arvelets

Pommard - 1

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Cru - Les Chanlins

Pommard - 1

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Cru - Les Pézerolles

Pommard - 1

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Cru - Les Epenots

Volnay - 1

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Cru

Monthelie - 1

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Cru

DIJON NUITS-ST_-GEORGES BEAUNE Mulhouse Chambolle-Musigny Vosne-Romanée Aloxe-Corton Savigny-les-Beaune Pommard Volnay Monthelie Meursault Auxey Duresses Can al de Bou rgog_ne N an cy Morey-Saint-Denis Clos de Vougeot

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Bourgogne

PI NO T NOI R

G

reat fruit and freshness are its characteristics. A short stay in new barrels

gives it a hint of vanilla;

and by bottling it between 15 and 18 months it retains its charm.

Bourgogne

H AU T E S - C Ô T E S DE N U I T S

T

his wine, a Burgundy appellation, reveals itself upon closer examination and tasting,

that it contains all the attributes of a Hautes-Côtes. Made from grapes that are harvested two weeks later on the Côte,

in cooler sunshine and a less domesticated environment, this wine is as mysterious as the soil that gives it birth.

Generous and robust, full-bodied and round, it combines engaging berry aromas with real strength. Consume after two to five years of aging.

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Burgundy Varietals : Côte

Hautes-Côtes

Each label is unique

and the fruit of Marie-Paule Deville-Chabrolle’s

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Savigny-les-Beaune

Clos des Guettes

PR E M I E R C RU

P

owerful yet elegant bouquet, predominantly cherry, blackcurrant, raspberry changing to a mostly strawberry aroma

after a few years.

Supple, discreetly tannic and low in acidity, the wine has a light, fine structure. Allow to develop over time.

C Ô T E

D E

B E A U N E

C Ô T E

D E

N U I T S

«Marie-Paule endeavors to capture ephemeral moments,

to stop time, and to express the inexpressible.

In her painting, she opts for the warm colors of

red-chalk drawing and renders faces in subtile shades

evoking the Burgundy soil.

Chambolle-Musigny

A

manifestation of elegance and finesse.

A brilliant red colour, profound aromas of raspberries and wild violets. Very fine tannins and light acidity.

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C Ô T E

D E

B E AU N E

C Ô T E

D E

N U I T S

Beaune

Les Montrevenots

T

his plot of « Montrevenots » is situated on the hillside between Beaune and Pommard, and touches Beaune, Clos des Mouches – white. The soil is very stony, and is a « wild » enviroment.

This vineyard has been replanted with Chardonnay by Francois,

and will give floral wines of elegance and class.

Beaune

Les Boucherottes

B

right red, finesse and harmony. With a light taste of violets, black cherries and black currant, and a slight oak nuance

in the finish. The soft harmony with the light tannins makes this wine silky and velvety.

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Red-chalk drawing, in the pure academic style ,

creates an identity for each vintage, according to its specificity.

Vosne-Romanée

AU X R É A S

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ocated under « A.O.C. village » this vineyard extends of the Clos des Réas (a 1er_{Cru and family Monopole) at the foot of Nuits-Saint-Georges.}

It gives a wine of structure and powerful aromas. A charmer, round and velvety with lots of character.

May be served after 3 years of aging with red meats, wild game and game birds.

Vosne-Romanée

M A I z I È R E S

T

his village appellation vineyard is located at the foot of the Grands-Echezeaux, close to Clos-Vougeot.

A wine of velvety elegance and finesse that ages harmoniously. Serve after 3 years of aging, preferably with white meats and poultry.

V I L L A G E

e ach app ellat ion i s UNI Q UE

The vinification by terroir

brings to the fore the typicity of each plot.

Vosne-Romanée

CLO S DE LA FONTAINE

MONOP OL E

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illage appellation also, this wine is a monopole of the named-place «La Fontaine». It is an excellent example of Vosne-Romanee, in one word, elegant.

Cherry colour, fragant nose and a richness balanced by a judicious amount of tannins and acidity. Perfect to consume young with red meats.

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Red-chalk drawing, in the pure academic style ,

creates an identity for each vintage, according to its specificity.

Pommard

Les Arvelets

T

he predominance of rather clayey, chalky soil creates a very different cru. Deep garnet, intense black currant bouquet, blackberry and musk;

lasting tannins and a profound acidity. The mellowness only becomes apparent after a few years of maturation… then one can appreciate

savage aromas with a scent of underwoods ans sweet spices. To be served between 4 and 10 years

V I L L A G E

e ach app ellat ion i s UNI Q UE

Pommard

Les Pezerolles

D

eep red, when young has a floralnose… Rose and peonies, but also reminds one a red fruits; these are the characteristics of the Pinot Noir. It is ample, rich, and powerful on the palate. Only after a few years, one can find the sweet taste of prunes and

chocolate. This wine will remain clean and fresh. To be served between 4 and 10 years.

Pommard

Les Chanlins

T

his vineyard is situated on the slope between Pommard and Volnay, and the neighboring Pommard 1er_{Cru Rugiens. The wines produced here are}

elegant and subtle, with pure Pinot Noir notes, with a slight touch of minerality which is associated with this « terroir ». It is long in the mouth,

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Echezeaux

GR A N D C RU

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product of the Champs-Traversins, a Vineyard also known as « Le Petit Cîteaux » by a select few, this wine is an intence concentration

of fruit evoking mature aromas. In spite of its seductive nature, give it time to show its full splendour (6 to 10 years).

Serve with red meats, game and cheese.

Richebourg

GR A N D C RU

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nly 20,82 acres exist in the world. It is an unforgettable wine possessing depth and an amazing mix of contrasts : power and finesse.

Hints of wild violets, black currant, vanilla and spices that meld into a velvety palate constitute the hallmark of the appellation (power and finesse).

Give in to temptation right now, or make it last for several decades…

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d om a i n e

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i t s

« gr a n d s

c rus »

«Sculpting and red-chalk drawing form a whole», in Marie-Paule’s view.

These two means of expression complement each other.

The sepia and ochre pigments are the basis of her sculptures.

The same warm and ochre shades are likewise admired in the Burgundy soil.

The soil is shaped and becomes bronze…

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The New Wines of

FRANÇOIS PARENT

TRUFFLE :a subterranean fungi of the genusTuber

ex:Black Burgundy Truffle

(see illustration to the right) Colloquial: -Nose evoking truffles

-(to speak of a wine whose aromas recall the distinctive truffle, typical

of certain Burgundy red wines)

B OU RG O GN E

pi no t noi r

G

reat fruit and freshness are its characteristics. A short stay in new barrels gives it a hint of vanilla; and by bottling it between 15 and 18 months it retains its charm.

mor ey- sa i n t-de n i s

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bright ruby color, a pure and elegant nose, revealing aromas of ripe fruit (blackcurrant), and partly red fruits such as cherries. Full and powerful in mouth, with delicate tannin, with a long and well balanced finish. It can be aged 5-6 years, before paring with rabbit legs cooked in a casserole or braised beef.

clo s de vouge o t

Grand Cru

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ehind the cherry-red color, the nose is fruity with a touch of wood. In mouth, it offers a round texture. Full and rich, the wine is very long on the palate with a well-balanced silky finish. The wine tasters underline the complexity of the tannins and the delicacy of the wine, unusual for a Clos, but who offers an alternative to powerful wines. It can be aged 5-6 years before pairing with a veal cutlet with cream sauce.

c ORT ON

Grand Cru

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ituated to the north of the Cote de Beaune, the “Corton Mountain” is topped by a wood. Here the chalk soils appear to be the most suitable for white wines. This Grand Cru golden in colour, is very fruity with pear and pineapple tones. Theses exotic fruits explode from the glass. The palate is ample and rich, and already you can find from the grape juice these characteristics of a Grand Cru.

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The Wines of

FRANÇOIS PARENT

TRUFFLE :a subterranean fungi of the genusTuber

of certain Burgundy red wines)

VOLNAY

Premier Cru

Le s F R E M I E R S

T

he wines of Volnay are at the same time elegant and full. They accompany fine meals the best. The violet, vanilla and fruit aromas that are typical of young Volnay go perfectly with roasted meats and poultry. The wines also show well with asian foods. The older bottles with more mature flavours go particularly well with red meats such as game as well as most classic cheeses.

Pom mar d

Premier Cru

Le s rugi e ns

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ark, powerful and full bodied. It has the most tannins of all of the Pommards. When young it is austere and difficult to approach; one must be patient. In fact, one must wait several years to find aromas. Always a bit «savage» but softened by hints of crystallized fruits, prunes, cinnamon and spices. Under good conditions it ages beautifully.

Pom mar d

Premier Cru

Le s e pe no t s

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cherry-red color with blue undertones, the powerful flavors and aromas of ripe red berries, awell-structured mouth, supported by tannins without harshness and by elegant freshness. Two or three years of aging will make this bottle quite lovely with medallions of venison.

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mon t h e li e

Premier Cru

Le s cham p s -f u llio t

T

he wine is well coloured. The develop powerful aromas of red or black fruits (cherry, blueberry, blackcurrant), of cask, and of the moss from the forest floor. Tannins and elegance give this wine the right ingredients for long ageing. The premier crus are robust and well structured thanks to fine tannins that are enriched by a pronounced bouquet.

mon t h e li e

Premier Cru

le s du r e s se s

P

ower and finess are united in reds from Monthelie and can be appreciated with food such as roast lamb, poultry in a sauce, game or wild rabbit.

To serve with cheese the choice should be classic - Brie, Reblochon...

c r é man t

Rosé

s onge d'une nuit d'é t é

T

he rosé, made from Pinot Noir grapes, is a pink-gold in colour. This is a delicate wine with subtle aromas of red fruits.

The Wines of

FRANÇOIS PARENT

TRUFFLE :a subterranean fungi

of the genusTuber

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the philosophy

Our work and the philosophy of our Domaine.

I

n Burgundy every appellation has a personality.

We could compare our Crus, like the tiles on

the Hospices de Beaune, by their diversity and

their radiance.

Each wine has its own vibrant colour and

substance and this is the sensation you feel in

the palate – unique and different in each

appellation. A shimming silky or velvety palate.

In addition to this, we have the annual pleasure

of waiting for the new vintage that we watch

over from the moment of harvest.

We adapt the vinification and elevage for each

different cuvée, in order to maintain and to

show the characteristics of the vintage.

Every year is therefore a renewal and a celebration.

Wine is an intense emotion for those of us that work with it,

and our greatest joy is that our clients can relate to this

emotion.

One customer told us “Wine, as soon as it is drunk, makes up the

millions of particles that are our body and our mind”.

Until his dying day the wine will remain forever in his memory, and

he will continue to re-live these memories and adventures for which

he is full of praise.

Wine is thus re-incarnated, and this is in the end, its true calling.

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By our work,

we show that colours change against a lively

palate that start as mauve–amethyst in a young wine and

then become carmine, ruby or pinky-red and then finally, at

a mature age they have purple-orange nuances.

By our work,

we put emphasis on the perfumes of a Pinot

Noir, a marvellous grape variety that gives a full range of

aromas.

At the start of it’s life the wine show aromas of red fruits and flowers that evolve into

stewed fruits and undergrowth, sometimes with liquorice, chocolate or mocca (these

are secondary notes).

The story continues with a more aged wine into more evolved perfumes

of earth, forest and truffle… musky and complex notes known as

« tertiary aromas ».

It is just this complexity that is a joy to follow in the

evolution of the aromas of Pinot Noir.

The palate will amaze you by its diversity (according to

the different appellations), with a silky or a velvety

mouth-feel; a notable level of acidity, a delicate and elegant body

or perhaps racy and spicy structure… typical of a wine

of pedigree.

The vocabulary is rich with expression, because the language

of wine, like each one of you, is unique.

Drink the wines of Burgundy to reacquaint yourself

and take the time to live…

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HOMMAGE A LA TE RRE

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nce in a tropical climate there was a green lagoon, where

seashells, starfish, lilies, algae, scallops and coral swarmed in

shallow, tepid waters.

T

he fauna and the flora captured in the fossils give proof of the

climate and vegetation 200 million years ago.

Each appellation is unique

and will yield a different wine.

T

he vines of Burgundy are anchored in a cradle of red soil, sometimes sandy,

sometimes chalky, sometimes rocky. The variations of the soil and the subsoil are

many shades of ochre.

T

he roots will tap this subsoil and,

because of its nature and the nature of

the climate, will give its expression to

the Pinot Noir. In turn, the Pinot

Noir will give the infinite varieties of

the Crus of Burgundy.

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« Admire this beauty on which the sun has laid

the red of his morns, and night after night has folded

the dark velvet and red satin dress which falls each time the night rises.

Under this red,under this majestic robe of Caesar’s,

there is the warmth and sensuality of a beloved profane flesh !…»

Gaston Roupne l

La Bourgogne « Types & Habits »

C O Lo R S - A R o Ma S

tA s t e s

Symphony of the Senses

Which could equally unveil a symphony of essences !…

The Robe

of the wine is its color.

The Matière or Substance

is its texture. One

mentions wine as silky, velvety, or of a brilliant Taffeta…

The Parfum or Aromas.

One speaks of

Bouquet.

Often one mentions aromas of red fruits, roses, vanilla, licorice, violet, mint, sweet

spices…, evolving to riper tastes if the wine is older with

savage overtones.

The Palais ( Palate )

is the definition of the taste…

with the descriptions of all the sensations and the analysis of

the evolution of the bouquets and flavors.

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v i n tage

s u m m e ry

2 0 0 5

I

t’s a remarkable vintage : a dream vintage

for burgundy. Wines of limeage, rich and harmonious,

dark colour and all the delicacy of pinot noir.

2 0 0 6

G

reat finess - will be ready very soon.

Perfumed and oopen. Typic of the great

Burgundy wines. Enjoy to ser ve

from 2010 to 2014.

2 0 0 7

A

vintage very fruity and perfumed - very fesh aromas

in the mouth and so seductive, that can be drunk now to 2015.

2 0 0 8

V

ery classic burgundy vintage; serious and complex, well balanced,

the wines are really able to age. To drink from 2012 to 2018.

2 0 0 9

S

eductive wines, with fresh full aromas and soft tanins.

Perfumed and silky, you can succombe to its immediate charm

and appeal. Media vintage wines. To drink from 2012 to 2018.

2 0 1 0

C

ould be compared to 2002 with his stucture and tanins. A very

complex vintage due to a small crop. An Important vintage

in a collection : do not miss the souscriptions.

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