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Grivot, Jean

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Jean Grivot

Originating in the Jura region of France, the Grivot family settled in Vosne-Romanée right before the French Revolution. In 1919, Gaston Grivot sold his vines in less prominent areas to be able to buy a large plot in the grand cru Clos de Vougeot. He and his son, Jean, were some of the first students to graduate from Dijon University under the oenology program, and soon after they made their last name famous in the wine world. Today, all of the Grivot’s estate vineyards are older than 40 years of age and are planted to high density vine, which ensures competition thus producing lower yields. In addition to the family’s original Vosne-Romanée plot, the family now owns approximately 37 acres of land in Nuits-Saint-Georges, including plots in Echézeaux and Richebourg. Domaine Jean Grivot was one of the first domains in Burgundy to bottle and sell its own wines, and today are one of the select estates to set the bar for the quality of the entire region.

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2011
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1.5L
BH93–95
WS90
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Tasting Notes

BH93–95
There is enough wood to notice though it doesn't fight with the mostly red berry fruit, spice and pungent earth aromas. There is ample size, weight, power, muscle and concentration to the big-bodied flavors that brim with dry extract that does a fine job of buffering the very firm but not hard tannic spine on the hugely long finish. Moreover, there is excellent depth and overall, this is a big but not massive example that displays excellent balance and harmony. Range: 93-95
WS90
Smoky, bacon fat notes cover the latent cherry, clove and nutmeg flavors in this muscular red. Dense and compact, especially on the finish, which is more savory than fruity. Best from 2017 through 2026. 80 cases imported.

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