Jean Grivot - Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru - Red - 2021

Wine:

From a prized 1.87-hectare parcel extending from the renowned Combe d’Orveau, the 2021 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Red is born from an exceptional terroir that many envy. This Pinot Noir exudes class and distinction, revealing aromas of wild red berries, morello cherry, cocoa powder, dried flowers, and a hint of bramble. The palate is refined and composed, with a remarkable sense of delicacy and an elegant tannic structure. Deep and characterful, it leaves a lasting impression with its balance and finesse. Rated 97/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, 100% destemmed. Cold pre-fermentation maceration in stainless-steel vats for around 6 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation using only indigenous yeasts, with daily pumping-over and temperature and density controls. Very little punching of the cap is carried out, the number depending on the context of the vintage. Vatting time averages 20 days. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in oak barrels, 30% of which are new and the rest aged for 1, 2 and 3 wines. Aged for 15 months, then racked to stainless steel tanks for 2 to 3 months. Wine neither fined nor filtered before bottling.
Vines aged 60 years and over on 1.87 ha.

Color:

Bright, intense red.

Nose:

Powdery, infused, beautiful aromas of red berries, morello cherry, cocoa powder, dried flowers and bramble.

Palate:

Elegant and relaxed, deep and full-bodied with perfectly ripe fruit, this cuvée reveals a remarkable, delicate profile accompanied by a beautiful touch of tannin. A Pinot of great class!

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Red meats and game, tournedos Rossini, jugged hare à la royale, venison noisette with pepper sauce, dishes cooked with red wine, aged Saint-Nectaire fermier cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A pillar of elite Burgundy with international acclaim, the Jean Grivot estate stands as a benchmark of prestige. With an outstanding vineyard portfolio—12 Premier Crus and 3 Grands Crus—the Grivot family, led by Etienne and joined by his children Mathilde and Hubert, crafts wines of striking clarity and freshness.

Their style remains classically Burgundian, but in recent years the wines have gained in depth and texture, thanks to careful aging that never exceeds one-third new oak.

With two stars from the French wine guide RVF, this respected yet under-the-radar estate produces silky, full-bodied wines always lifted by a vibrant freshness that defines their appeal worldwide.