2017 | Domaine Jean Grivot

Name: 2017, Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanée, Les Beaux Monts, Premier Cru
Brand: Thienpont Wine
SKU: 2017294-00750
Price: 180.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Vosne-Romanée, Les Beaux Monts, Premier Cru

I love the Grivot wines in 2017 since they seem so lifted, fresh and aerian, defying the richness of the fruit and the generous textures. The almost delicate aspect of nearby Echezeaux comes through in this wine with juicy black fruit character, sweetness, depth and freshness, all driven along to an elegant final by excellent acidity and supple tannins.

Drink from 2023 till 2040

About

SKU 2017294-00750

Vintage 2017

Country France

Region Bourgogne

Château Domaine Jean Grivot

Appellation Vosne-Romanée

Cuvee Les Beaux Monts

Classification Premier Cru

Color Red

Volume 0,75l

Grape Pinot Noir

Producer Famille Grivot

Alcohol 13%

Website http://www.domainegrivot.fr

Food pairing

Feathered game
Hard cheese
Pungent cheese
Red meat
Soft cheese

The story

Château

Domaine Jean Grivot

One of the oldest estates in Burgundy, Domaine Grivot's roots go back to the French Revolution. Their heritage of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards is impressive, covering privileged plots in legendary climats such as Clos de Vougeot, Échezeaux and Richebourg. Recently, Etienne Grivot handed over responsibility for the estate to his children, Mathilde and her brother Hubert, although this is a truly collective effort, with each member of the family playing an essential role in the vineyards and cellars. The non-interventionist vinification, the choice of organic farming and the precise way in which each parcel is managed have made Domaine Grivot one of the most fascinating estates in Burgundy today. Our selection

Producer

Famille Grivot

One of the oldest estates in Burgundy, Domaine Grivot traces its roots back to the French Revolution. Their impressive heritage of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards includes prized parcels in legendary climats such as Clos de Vougeot, Échezeaux, and Richebourg. Recently, Etienne Grivot passed the reins of the estate to his children, Mathilde and her brother Hubert, though it remains a true collective effort, with each family member playing a vital role in the vineyards and cellars. The estate’s commitment to non-interventionist winemaking, organic farming, and meticulous management of each parcel has made Domaine Grivot one of the most fascinating estates in Burgundy today. Our selection

Appellation

Vosne-Romanée

The heart of the Côte de Nuits, the central jewel in the necklace of Burgundy climats, the epicenter of the Grands Crus, Vosne-Romanée is probably the most celebrated of all the villages of the Côte d’Or in Burgundy. There are 152 hectares of vines of which 57 hectares are Premier Crus. Not only are its six Grands Crus the most famous names in Burgundy, but the producers who are based in the village are amongst the world’s finest.

“Bourgogne has produced nothing better than this little corner where all her charms come together” wrote Gaston Roupnel, a celebrated historian and writer. Here the Pinot Noir grape ripens to its best. Apart from the 14 Premier Crus, the parcels found in the village appellation lie either at the top of the slope or at its foot on either side of the Grand Crus and in some cases reach the same altitude. The soils are limestone mixed with clayey marls. The depth of soil depends upon where the parcels are located from some tens of centimeters at the top of the hill to one meter deep around the village. The exposure is easterly.

The typical characteristic of Vosne is ripe fruit over spices lifted by the presence of strawberry, raspberry, bilberry, or blackcurrant fruit. These refined and well-blended aromas evolve with age into aromas of preserved fruits, leather, cedar and gamey/woodland scents. On the palate the wine is velvety and distinguished. In their youth, Vosne wines can appear rather austere and closed; they need time in the bottle to develop structure and fleshy texture. These spicy, rich wines match well with roasted meats, especially beef and game and hard cheeses. Our selection

Grape

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is THE red grape variety of Burgundy just as Cabernet Sauvignon is indelibly linked to Bordeaux.   Sometimes called “the heartbreak grape”, Pinot Noir can be incredibly sensitive and difficult to grow due to its thin skins and its susceptibility to rot. It needs a cool climate to bring out the pure, elegant aromas and to stop it becoming overripe and jammy and it requires delicate handling by the winemaker. However, all efforts are largely repaid by Pinot Noir’s amazing ability to reflect the soils in which it is grown making it the perfect grape for Burgundy’s patchwork quilt of different crus and terroirs in the Côte d’Or.

Pinot Noir has fewer phenols, than richer grapes such as Cabernet, which explains the often-lighter colour and softer tannin structure of the wines. Fresh acidity and red berry notes are typical. The top wines produced from Pinot Noir have a uniquely complex range of aromas ranging from red berries, cherries, wild strawberries, floral notes, aromatic herbs, undergrowth, tea and mushrooms.   If Cabernet is about power, Pinot Noir is about finesse.

Pinot Noir is an ancient grape variety and is therefore prone to mutation. This not only creates different clones but also completely new grape varieties. Like Pinot Blanc, for example or pink-skinned Pinot Gris - both derived from Pinot Noir. A grower has the choice of dozens of clones when planting a new vineyard.
During the 1950s big-berried clones giving large yields were popular, such as the “Pinot Droit” of Burgundy. These made very fruity wines but lacked structure. The “Dijon” clones have small berries and are grown for top-quality wines all over the world, particularly in California.

There is more to Pinot Noir than still wine since it is also a very important part of the Champagne blend of grapes and other great sparkling wines produced throughout the world.   If Burgundy is the cradle of Pinot Noir and its wines are still seen as a stylistic paradigm, impressive Pinot Noirs are now being produced in cool climates throughout the world: in Switzerland, Italy and Germany in Europe and to great success in the Otago and Marlborough regions of New Zealand, the Rio Negro in Argentine’s Patagonia, on the Sonoma Coast in California and in Oregon. Our selection