Jean Grivot - Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru - Red - 2017

Wine:

The 2017 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Red reveals striking aromas of blackcurrant, rose, and spice, offering a vibrant array of flavors with remarkable nuance and intensity. This is a meticulously crafted wine with depth and integrity, supported by refined blond oak that promises to integrate harmoniously over time. Precision defines its flavors, while the texture shows impressive breadth and lasting persistence. Awarded 96/100 by the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France).

Vinification:

Vines aged 60 years or more on 1.87 ha. Hand-harvested. 100% destemmed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for around 6 days, alcoholic fermentation using only indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, daily pumping over with temperature and density controls, very little punching down depending on the vintage profile. Vatting time averages 20 days. Malolactic fermentation followed by 15 months' ageing in barrels, 30% of which are new and the remainder aged for 1, 2 and 3 wines, then racking and massing for 2 to 3 months in stainless steel tanks. No fining or filtration before bottling.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Veal chop with morel mushrooms, tournedos Rossini, beef cheek confit with pinot noir, roast guinea fowl, aged Saint-Nectaire fermier cheese from Cîteaux Abbey.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A cornerstone of Burgundy’s elite, Domaine Jean Grivot is a name of international renown. The estate boasts an exceptional collection of 12 Premier Crus and 3 Grand Crus, crafted under the guidance of Etienne Grivot and his children, Mathilde and Hubert. Their wines are defined by clarity, depth, and precision, hallmarks of thoughtful winemaking and meticulous vineyard work.


The estate's style embodies classic Burgundian elegance, with recent vintages gaining in concentration and textural richness. Barrel aging is handled with precision, using no more than one-third new oak to preserve freshness and purity.


Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France), this discreet yet highly regarded estate produces wines renowned for their silky texture, generous volume, and vibrant energy — qualities that have established its reputation as one of Burgundy’s finest.