Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2019
4.8
HK$2,850
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character 2019 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru comes from one of Burgundy’s most historic walled vineyards, a Grand Cru appellation in the Côte de Nuits renowned for producing Pinot Noir of depth and authority. The 2019 vintage is widely regarded as strong in Burgundy: a warm, dry growing season reduced yields and concentrated the fruit, while preserved freshness kept the wines energetic rather than heavy. In Clos de Vougeot, the interplay of limestone and clay soils inside this vast enclosed vineyard helps shape a style that combines dark-fruited intensity with the structural backbone expected of the site.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine typically shows a layered nose of black cherry, raspberry, rose petal and violet, backed by subtle spice, earth and a faint smoky note. On the palate, it is full yet precise, with a satin-to-velvet texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral finish that balances richness with lift. This is Clos de Vougeot with both muscle and refinement, built on concentrated 2019 fruit but carried by Burgundian poise. Pair it with roast duck with cherry jus, venison loin, or a wild mushroom risotto.
Winery Background Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Vosne-Romanée’s reference-point estates, built over several generations and shaped in the modern era by Etienne Grivot’s pursuit of purity and site transparency. The domaine works its vineyards with meticulous care and hand-harvesting, aiming to capture each parcel’s character rather than impose a house style. In the cellar, the approach favors precision over excess, with careful sorting, measured extraction and élevage in French oak to frame, not mask, the fruit. That balance of pedigree, discipline and terroir expression is what makes Grivot such a benchmark for serious Burgundy collectors.