Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts

Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er cru bottle image

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 eight premier crus including the much-lauded Les Beaux Monts and Suchots in Vosne-Romanée. The grapes are entirely de-stemmed, and fermentation is spontaneous.

Etienne Grivot
Clos Vougeot
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Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Domaine Jean Grivot
Etienne Grivot
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Mathilde Grivot Winemaker (photo credit: PearlofBurgundy.com)
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Acclaim
“Draws you in with seductive aromas of rose, sandalwood, vanilla and wild strawberry, while the fruit and savory flavors persist on the palate. Silky and complex, with a compelling presence that extends on the ethereal, mineral-infused aftertaste. This red is a marriage of power and finesse.” — Wine Spectator, Feb 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Les Beaux Monts
Vineyard size
28 acres
Bottles produced of this wine:
1,463
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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
Length of aging before bottling:
15 months in barrel and then 2 months in tank
Age of Aging Container:
35% new
Total SO2
56
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.63
Acidity:
3.24 g/L
Alcohol:
13.2 %
Dry extract:
23.7 g/L
Total SO2
56
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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 30-60% for the premier crus.

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About the Vineyard

Vosne-Romanée Les Beau Monts 1er cru is one of the largest of the Vosne-Romanée premier crus. This vineyard lies upslope and adjacent to Échezeaux and is separated from Richebourg only by the smaller Les Brûlées. Its distinct personality comes from its more southerly exposure and its marl and clay soils.