Vintage Character Domaine Jean Grivot Échezeaux Grand Cru 2017 is a refined expression of Pinot Noir from the famed Échezeaux vineyard in the Côte de Nuits, sourced from the prized Les Cruots (Vignes Blanches) sector, where relatively shallow, limestone-influenced soils tend to limit yields and bring finesse and aromatic lift. The 2017 vintage in Burgundy is regarded as a very good and harmonious year: after a mild winter and a warm, mostly dry growing season with only moderate heat spikes, the harvest was generous and healthy, producing pure, fragrant wines with supple structure and vibrant fruit.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this Grand Cru offers lifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, cranberry, violet and rose petal, layered with fine oak spice, clove, cinnamon, light toast and forest herbs. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet precise, with medium-high acidity, silky but present tannins and a long, detailed finish revealing hints of earth, sous‑bois, truffle, dried rose and a touch of tobacco as it evolves. Its elegance and balance make it a superb partner for dishes like roast quail with morels, herb-crusted lamb rack or mushroom risotto, and it also pairs beautifully with aged Comté or other nutty Alpine cheeses.
Winery Background Domaine Jean Grivot is a revered Vosne-Romanée estate whose roots trace back to the late 19th century, now in the hands of a fifth generation of the family. Based in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, the domaine has assembled an enviable patchwork of vineyards over time, including top parcels in Échezeaux and other illustrious crus such as Richebourg and Clos de Vougeot. Under winemaker Etienne Grivot, the estate practices meticulous vineyard work with an emphasis on sustainable, largely organic methods, controlled yields and careful selection to capture each terroir with clarity. In the cellar, Grivot favors minimal intervention, temperature-controlled fermentations, and sensitive use of oak rather than heavy extraction, aiming for purity, texture and balance over sheer power. The resulting wines are concentrated yet finely etched, with a distinct, site-driven personality, and this Échezeaux Grand Cru stands as one of the domaine’s reference bottlings, showcasing both the pedigree of the vineyard and the precision of the Grivot style.