Gros/Anne Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux 2019

94 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "High on the slope above Cros Parantoux lies this parcel of old vines, planted in 1903. The thin red clay soils over the limestone bedrock, produce a wine with a crazy but beautiful fruit character - light and elegant, super-expressive, and very perfumed. This is perfect terroir for a warm vintage like 2019. There is surprising density and length here; the extraction is gentle, but pulls great substance from the fruit. Drinking Window: 2024-2039. (10/24/20)"

91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Vosne-Romanée Les Barreaux comes from a single 0.39-hectare parcel. This has a lovely bouquet of pure dark cherry fruit, cassis and subtle violet aromas that pinpoint the commune. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and gentle grip. Silky-smooth with a persistent finish. Elegant and sensual. Drink: 2023-2036. (Dec 2020)"

91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "From very old vines in Les Barreaux, on a very steep slope north facing, where it is too difficult to do repiquage (replacement of individual dead vines). They will need to pull it out soon but as they are getting more vines in Les Communes from 2022, the replanting project can wait. Rich full purple, a restrained headiness on the nose, plenty of sun but a cooler slope, which allows for some tension at the back. Currently showing a little oak, there being two new barrels in five. (Nov 2020)"

90-91 points/'Very Good+,' Steen Öhman (Winehog): "The Vosne-Romanee village originates from Les Barreaux, the climat located above Cros Parantoux and Richebourg. This is a gorgeous village terroir on the cool side of Vosne. Anne Gros has some really old vines in this plot (90 years), and the result is a very deep, velvety wine, one that is always a highlight of the portfolio. It has fine sweet-spicy pinot aromas – strawberries and raspberries perfumed with violets and peonies, and even some pink roses. The expressive, perfumed nose really invites you to explore this delightful village. Very fine pinot aromas and delightful minerality from this excellent terroir. Drink from 2032. (3/17/21)"