Anne Gros and Jean-Paul Tollot, both from long-standing Burgundian families, have joined forces to bring their shared philosophy to the south of France. Anne Gros based in Vosne-Romanée, and Jean-Paul Tollot at Domaine Tollot-Beaut in Chorey-lès-Beaune. Their joint project in the Minervois reflects not a departure from Burgundy, but a considered extension of the same values into a new terroir.
The domaine sits in the hills near Cazelles, where higher, rocky vineyards with schist and limestone soils help keep the wines fresh despite the warm Mediterranean weather. Old-vine Carignan forms the backbone of the estate, complemented by Grenache, Syrah, and Cinsault. The team works carefully in the vineyard, keeping yields low and harvesting with care to achieve balance instead of sheer strength.
In the cellar, the approach is deliberately measured. Extraction is gentle, oak is used judiciously, and the emphasis remains on clarity of fruit and expression of place. The wines are clearly southern, with ripe fruit and herbal, savoury notes, but they also have an elegance and calm that comes from the partners’ Burgundian background.
While they continue making wine in Burgundy, Anne and Jean-Paul’s Minervois wines show a wider side of their winemaking philosophy. They illustrate how a consistent, terroir-led approach can translate across regions and climates, resulting in wines that are expressive, balanced, and subtly unique. Domaine Anne Gros & Jean-Paul Tollot is a standout for modern Minervois, appealing to collectors and wine lovers who value depth, nuance, and a true sense of place over overt intensity.