We are hardly alone in our enthusiasm for the 2015 red Burgundies. The hype began even before the harvest, and critics now consider it one of the finest vintages in recent memory.
Many of Michel Gros’s 2015s top our list of favorites from the vintage. Just this week, The Wine Spectator’s Burgundy writer Bruce Sanderson concurred, including some Gros 2015s in his list of favorites. And while we try not to accept the critics’ views uncritically, it’s always nice when they agree with us.
So we’re highlighting five of those Gros 2015s today. Enter the code GROS for an extra 10% off your order. Sale lasts through Sunday midnight.
Nuits-St-Georges 2015
Ansonia Notes: This is Michel’s parcel near the Vosne-Nuits border, and the wine shows an enticing mix of meaty Nuits strength with Vosne-Romanée finesse.
WS Notes: Offering a mix of graphite, cherry, raspberry and smoky, spicy flavors, this red is complex and structured. A little disjointed now, with all the components in the right places, so give this some time. Fine length.
WS Score: 93
WS Price: $85
Ansonia Price: $69
Nuits-St-Georges “Chaliots” 2015
Ansonia Notes: This classic Nuits is from the southern half of the appellation, where the clay-rich soils give excellent intensity and richness.
WS Notes: Aromas and flavors of macerated cherry are intense, surrounded by earth, mineral and spice accents. Dense and meaty, this red also delivers vibrant acidity.
WS Score: 93
WS Price: $85
Ansonia Price: $69
Chambolle-Musigny 2015
Ansonia Notes: Always one of Michel’s most elegant cuvées, this is silky and smooth with a very long finish and notes of toast, cassis and violets.
WS Notes: Bright, infused with violet, black currant, blackberry and stone flavors, this red is harmonious and expressive, extending nicely on the finish.
WS Score: 93
WS Price: $102
Ansonia Price: $85
Vosne-Romanée 1er “Clos des Réas” 2015
Ansonia Notes: From Michel’s flagship vineyard, this wine is terrific every year, but in 2015 it’s extraordinary. Look for notes of roses, toast, and cherry jam.
WS Notes: A smoky cast to the cherry and spice flavors and a hint of vegetal notes mark this rich red. Firm and long, with a lingering echo of smoke and spice on the finish.
WS Score: 94
WS Price: $180
Ansonia Price: $159
Vosne-Romanée 1er cru “Aux Brûlées” 2015
Ansonia Notes: Grown a mere 10 feet from the famous Grand Cru Richebourg, Aux Brûlées comes from legendary terroir. Look for smoky cherries and lace-like minerality.
WS Notes: Intense, yet with finesse and detail, this red is sophisticated, complex and alluring. Cherry and strawberry fruit and mineral and oak spice flavors mingle on an elegant frame, while a subtle yet supportive structure balances the whole. Stays persistent from start to finish.
WS Score: 95
WS Price: $170
Ansonia Price: $139