Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg

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Wine Description

Domaine Jean Grivot is among the great names in Burgundian wine. Étienne Grivot and his wife Marielle took over from Étienne’s father Jean Grivot in 1987. The vineyards are densely planted and farmed organically “sans certification” while the aim in the cellar is for balance and clear expression of terroir.

Jean Grivot’s 38.3 acres spread across 22 appellations with vineyards in the communes of Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Besides the three grand crus, there are 8 premier crus including the much lauded Les Beaux Monts and Suchots in Vosne-Romanée. The grapes are completely de-stemmed and fermentation is spontaneous.

Etienne Grivot
Clos Vougeot
Domaine Jean Grivot Corks
Domaine Jean Grivot Wine
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Domaine Jean Grivot
Etienne Grivot
Clos Vougeot
Mathilde Grivot Winemaker (photo credit: PearlofBurgundy.com)
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Richebourg
Vineyard size
20 acres
Bottles produced of this wine:
340
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Fining agent:
None
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
228 liters
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
15 months in barrel and then 2 months in tank
Age of Aging Container:
45% new
Total SO2
52
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.57
Acidity:
3.13 g/L
Alcohol:
13.4 %
Dry extract:
23.2 g/L
Total SO2
52
Residual sugar:
0.3 g/L
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Wine Production

The grapes are destemmed and maceration à froid usually lasts just a day or two. The alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous and malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. Depending on the vintage, the proportion of new oak is around 40-70% percent for the grands crus.

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About the Vineyard

Richebourg grand cru was acquired by Étienne’s father in 1984. The total holding is just 0.31 hectares from vines planted in 1949. Richebourg is one of the truly great grand crus of Burgundy. It is exotically spiced and gorgeously perfumed with aromas and flavors of small berries, sandalwood, Asian spice, and dried flowers.