Anne Gros Bourgogne Blanc Haut Cote de Nuit 'Cuvee Marine' '22

From limestone outcrops above Vosne-Romanée, this Chardonnay displays a pale green-gold hue. The nose enchants with delicate aromas of green apple, wet flint, and acacia blossom with subtle reduction notes. The palate delivers Burgundian finesse - flavors of lemon zest, raw almond, and crushed chalk unfold with laser-like acidity (7.3 g/L TA) that earned 92-94 point accolades. Fermented in stainless steel and aged 12 months in neutral oak, this 13% alcohol wine finishes with a stony persistence. A perfect match for oysters or simply enjoyed as a mineral-driven aperitif - the 2022 vintage shows why even Bourgogne Blanc from top producers deserves attention.