Domaine Jean Grivot - Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Les Beaux Monts' 2022

Domaine Jean Grivot is among the great names in Burgundian wine. Étienne Grivot and his wife Marielle (Patrick Bize's sister) took over from Étienne’s father Jean Grivot in 1987. The Grivot family believes in generational change and in 2017, Étienne and Marielle’s daughter, Mathilde, took over for her parents. Mathilde brings a fresh approach while maintaining the longtime traditions of the Grivot family.

The recently renovated winery and cellar is in Vosne-Romanée where most of the Grivot vineyards are located. The domaine has been assembled over several generations to its current size of 15.5 hectares and includes holdings in three grand crus: Clos de Vougeot, Echézeaux, and Richebourg. Mathilde believes in getting quality first thanks to meticulous vineyard work throughout the year. The result of this hard work is healthy, ripe (both phenolic and sugar levels) and depth of concentration and flavor of the fruit. Today, the vineyards are densely planted and farmed organically “sans certification,” while the aim in the cellar is for balance and clear expression of terroir.

The grapes are destemmed and maceration à froid usually lasts just a day or two. The alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous and malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. Depending on the vintage, the proportion of new oak is around 30-60% for the premier crus. 

"The 2022 Beaux Monts from Grivot is back on form, with a piercing mulberry fruit accented with floral notes and a bit of spice on the attack. The texture is concentrated and pure, with impressive freshness for the vintage, a lovely depth of flavour, and a firm, mineral underpinning. The wine is produced from nearly a hectare of vines split between Beaux Monts Bas in Flagey and Beaux Monts Hauts in Vosne, and it is generally among the standouts from this domaine." - 96 Points, Decanter

"A fine bright mid ruby purple. Perfectly poised fruit on the nose, this is not massive but it has been beautifully put together, a very sensual raspberry fruit with cherry undertones, just enough acidity, fine tannins. Pure and persistent. “Charisma, pudeur, beauty”, says Etienne – “what we are aiming for in our work.” Drink from 2030-2040." 93-95 Points, Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

Producer: Domaine Jean Grivot 

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir

Appellation: Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml