Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits-St-Georges Aux Boudots

Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 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 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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Acclaim
“A fragrant mix of sandalwood, vanilla, toast and sweet cherry aromas and flavors. Firms up as the plump tannins take over, yet lingers with plenty of spice notes on the finish.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2018
“Full, bright red. Aromas of dark cherry, licorice and leather are lifted by a floral note. Compellingly silky, supple and rich, but with its captivating sweetness nicely leavened by slightly medicinal menthol and mineral notes. The whiplash of a finish features seamless, noble tannins and outstanding breadth, the flavors building slowly and inexorably. An essence of Nuits-Saint-George with Vosne-side perfume.”
— Vinous, Jan 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Aux Boudots
Vineyard size
16 acres
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Noir
Total SO2
53
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
3.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
53
Residual sugar:
2 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 30-60% for the premier crus. 

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About the Vineyard

Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er cru lies in the “Zone Vosnoise” or northern end of Nuits-Saint-Georges just below Les Damodes. It borders Vosne-Romanée Aux Malconsorts 1er just to its north. Its position slightly lower on the slope with deep soil full of pebbles results in a richer and fuller wine.