Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
4.6
HK$1,800
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 is a benchmark red Burgundy from one of the Côte de Nuits’ most historic walled vineyards, delivering a refined yet powerful expression of Pinot Noir. The 2018 vintage in Burgundy was warm, sunny and generous, with a largely dry summer that produced ripe, concentrated fruit yet, in the best addresses, retained enough freshness to give the wines both depth and approachability.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and red plum mingle with violet, dried rose and subtle forest berries, layered over notes of gentle toast, baking spice, clove, vanilla and a touch of cocoa. On the palate it is medium‑full bodied with medium‑high acidity and finely structured, polished tannins, showing a long, persistent finish marked by undergrowth, truffle, dried leaves, leather, hints of game and a stony, earthy minerality that will unfold further with bottle age. This is a classic partner for roast lamb with herbs, filet mignon, wild mushroom risotto or truffled poultry, and it also shines alongside aged Comté or other nutty, hard cheeses, making it a compelling Grand Cru for both drinking and cellaring.
Winery Background Based in Vosne‑Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot is a fifth‑generation family estate and a reference point for serious, terroir‑driven Pinot Noir in the Côte de Nuits. The domaine works almost entirely with estate‑owned vines and has embraced organic farming principles, focusing on low yields, careful vineyard work and meticulous sorting to capture the nuance of each parcel. Winemaker Etienne Grivot, who took over in the late 1980s, modernized the cellar and refined the style while remaining faithful to a classic Burgundian aesthetic, favoring minimal intervention so that the identity of each cru is clearly expressed. The estate’s Clos de Vougeot holdings lie in well‑situated sectors of this famed Grand Cru, and the domaine’s clean, traditional label with the Grivot crest reflects its philosophy of precision, elegance and respect for heritage. This combination of historic terroir, thoughtful viticulture and artisanal winemaking has made Jean Grivot one of the most sought‑after names in Burgundy among collectors and Burgundy enthusiasts alike.