“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOTSignature ‘Mathias Parent’
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Flavours
Pinot Noir
Cherry
Lavender
Raspberry
Rose
Violet
Vanilla
Pinot NoirCherryLavenderRaspberryRoseVioletVanilla- Floral, silky Pinot from Clos des Guettes fruit
- Raspberry, rose and violet over a soft, juicy frame
- Technically Vin de France, with Premier Cru character
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About this Wine
It says “Vin de France” on the label, but don’t be fooled. This is 100% Premier Cru fruit from Clos des Guettes in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Declassified due to a bureaucratic technicality, this silky, floral, and finely textured Pinot is a hidden gem in plain sight. Raspberry, rose and violet float over a soft frame, with barely-there tannins and a graceful finish. One for collectors, drinkers, and anyone who loves a delicious underdog story.
Flavour Profile
Floral and silky, with raspberry, cherry, rose and violet over a juicy, finely textured frame.
Elegance
Fruitiness
Acidity
Tannins
Body
Alcohol
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Open now for its floral charm, or give it time to gather even more grace.
Serve at
16-17°C
Room temperature
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
Premier Cru fruit. Vin de France label. One for the insiders 🤫 Criminally drinkable.
Secret Status. Serious Style.
This tiny parcel sits just below A.F. Gros’s 1er Cru Clos des Guettes and until 2022, it was part of the same cuvée. But thanks to an old classification map, the bottom 0.20ha was reclassified as outside the appellation, making it technically vin de France. The solution? Bottle it separately, give it Mathias’s name, and let the wine speak for itself. It’s all soft cherry, floral perfume and Savigny finesse, with low tannins, a juicy core, and more charm than it has any legal right to. We expect this will make its way back into the Premier Cru bottling in the next vintage or so.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Clos des Guettes (or Aux Guettes) sits in Savigny-lès-Beaune, a walled Premier Cru with clay-rich soils and elegant structure. This cuvée comes from the very bottom of the slope, just 0.20ha that fell outside the official cru boundary. Same vineyard. Same care. Just... a bureaucratic quirk. It’s harvested by hand and brought to the winery in under 20 minutes to preserve freshness.
Technical Details
100% Pinot Noir, 100% destemmed. Fermentation begins 24 hours after vatting and lasts 10–12 days, with 2–3 pump-overs and 1 délestage daily. Malo-lactic fermentation takes place in barrel. Aged 12–18 months in French oak (30% new), from Chatillonnais and Fontainebleau forests. The result is silky, lifted, and laced with elegance — like a Premier Cru that just doesn’t care what the label says.
Wine Details
| Category | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | A.F. Gros |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte d'Or, Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Savigny-lès-Beaune, Vin de France |
| Classification | Vin de France, Premier Cru |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| ABV | 13% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 16-17°C (room temperature) |
Discover Their Story
A.F. Gros is where two great Burgundy families, Gros and Parent come together.
Now led by siblings Caroline and Mathias Parent, this next-gen duo brings fresh energy to a legacy of precision.
From Bourgogne to Richebourg, every wine gets the same care: whole bunch ferments, ceramic ageing, and a quiet radicalism behind the classic style.
Our Take
“Secret Status. Serious Style.”
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Single Source Vineyard
From a single, distinct vineyard each bottle captures the essence of its unique terroir. Capturing a singular place & time.
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Premier Cru Classification
Single Plot vineyards are the crown jewels of their Village, producing some of the finest wines in the world.
Vin de France Classification
Unbound by regional rules, a canvas for creativity expressing the winemaker’s vision with freedom and flair.
Pinot Noir
The signature red. Silky, complex, and hauntingly aromatic, capturing the essence of its terroir with every sip.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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