A new adventure
A Languedoc challenge
Anne Grosis a renowned Burgundian winemaker who decided to embark on a new challenge in 2007 with her husband,Jean-Paul Tollot: to create a vineyard in theLanguedocThis is how theDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot, in the heart of theSaint-Chinian appellationThe estate is located in Cazelles, in theMinervoisand more specifically in the Le Causse area. This area is characterized by its higher altitude compared to the rest of the region, between 200 and 500 meters, which allows for slower warming in the spring and more significant and regular rainfall. Furthermore, the hard or soft limestone soil, typical of Minervois, provides indirect warming for the vines. These geographical and geological conditions thus allow for the production of a wine with slow maturation and an aromatic profile marked by freshness. From the very first vintage in 2007, theDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollotoffers a carefully produced and high-quality wine, which will continue to improve in quality year after year.
The expertise of Domaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot
Between tradition and modernity
From the very first steps of theDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul TollotThe owners have put in place the best possible conditions to produce a very fine winehigh qualityIndeed, they didn't hesitate to buy different plots of land to acquire diverse terroirs. The estate's vineyard extends across the Côtes du Biran, Minervois, and Minervois Cazelles appellations. They also built a very functional winery. Regarding vineyard work, they opted for a viticulture that balances respect for tradition with a desire for innovation. Thus, the 15 hectares of vineyards...Domaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul TollotThe grapes are harvested by hand with respect for the environment. Respect for biodiversity and the terroir is indeed crucial, both to reflect the owners' values and to create wines of elegance, harmony, and subtlety. Finally, the aging and winemaking processes are also carried out using traditional methods, in order to extract all the magnificence of the terroir on which the vineyard rests.
The wide variety of wines
A parade of great wines
THEDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollotcultivates different grape varieties, all red. These include:
- 40% Syrah
- 30% Carignan
- 20% Grenache Noir
- 10% Cinsault
This allows for a wide diversity among the different vintages produced. The harvest date is set according to the ripeness of the grapes, ensuring they are picked when perfectly developed. This results in wines that age incredibly well and offer a complexity worthy of the finest after several years of cellaring. The wines ofDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul TollotThey are also characterized by their suppleness, very high-quality tannins, great fruit delicacy, and exceptional velvety texture. They are also recognized for their beautiful length on the palate with a wide aromatic range and for the beautiful expression of the terroir in which the vines flourish. Whatever your wine preference, theDomaine Anne Gros and Jean-Paul TollotEach vintage offers a wide selection of wines, so you're sure to find the one that suits you. They include:
- The O of Life
- The Fontanilles
- La Ciaude
- The 50/50
- The CinsO
- Grenache 8
- The Carrétals
- Les Combettes
