Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2020s from Cask

Domaine Grivot has been highly consistent in its quality over the last five years, if not even longer. The wines here are predictable in a good way, meaning that high expectations for the 2020s were in order. The vintage, with its excellent acidity, good concentration, and structure, should work very well with the Grivot style.

And so it does. Most of the Grivot wines are showing nicely indeed, and the extraction is well judged, at a level at which one avoids the dark, concentrated notes often associated with the more intensely worked 2020s.

As always, Mathilde Grivot presents the wines in an efficient and charming way; it is always a pleasure to visit here.

Check out the domaine’s previous vintages here:

• Les Suchots: The Flamboyant Vosne 1er Cru
• Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2021s from Cask
• Vins d’Emotion from Vosne-Romanée and Flagey-Echezeaux (update)
• Visit to Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2020s from Cask
• Visit Domaine Grivot – Tasting the 2019s from tank

The 2020 tasting

Domaine Jean Grivot Bourgogne Rouge 2020

The Bourgogne Rouge is showing serious character and concentration. Even the lesser wines here seem to have fine liveliness and energy in 2020. It has a lovely, salty finish, and a delightful character.

(Drink From 2022) – Good+ – Tasted from cask 18/11/21 –

Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée 2020

The Vosne village is quite intense and structured, with nice acidity. It’s somehow lacking a bit of the flamboyance of the 2019, but regardless, it has a lovely classical tone and nice Vosne spiciness. Well done.

(Drink From 2030) – Very Good (89-90p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21 –

Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Laviéres 2020

The Aux Laviéres is concentrated and, for me, a bit on the dark side, with its iron notes and saltiness on the finish. Classic NSG, but I do like them a tad lighter.

(Drink From 2030) – Very Good (88p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21

Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charmois 2020

The Charmois is full and earthy, with the richness of the vintage. Well-balanced, with the extraction spot on, this offers beautiful drinkability.

(Drink From 2029) – Very Good (88-89p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21 –

Domaine Jean Grivot Chambolle-Musigny La Combe d’Orveau 2020

On the border of Chambolle and Flagey, the Combe d’Orveau contains a triumvirate of levels, with the village, 1er cru, and grand cru vineyards spread among very different geologies. This is from the valley’s southern part, which is perhaps more Flagey than Chambolle limestone. It’s a vivid, energetic wine, and one of the stars of the Grivot portfolio in 2020. This always seems to deliver on the hedonistic parameters, and leaves you with a big smile.

(Drink From 2030) – Fine (89-90p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21 –

Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Bossiéres 2020

The Vosne Bossiéres is a step up from the regular Vosne village. Classical, and with fine energy, this is not flamboyant, but does have a lovely, floral style showing a fine range of Vosne spices.

(Drink From 2030) – Very Good (89-90p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21 –

Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 2020

The Chaumes is not one of Grivot’s stronger cuvees, coming as it does from the lower part of the vineyard. It lacks a bit of energy and hedonistic charm, but nevertheless is drinking fairly well.

(Drink From 2030) – Fine+ (90p) – Tasted from cask 18/11/21

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Domaine Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Les Rouges 2009 November 29, 2016
• Domaine Etienne Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux-Monts 2014 June 5, 2016
• Domaine Etienne Grivot, Echezeaux 2014 May 23, 2016
• Domaine Etienne Grivot, Clos de Vougeot 2014 May 23, 2016
• Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2008 March 19, 2016
• Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2007 November 30, 2014
• Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Aux Reignots 2004 June 30, 2014
• Jean Grivot, Clos de Vougeot 2011 April 22, 2013
• Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2011 April 18, 2013
• Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts 2011 April 17, 2013
• Domaine Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2009 March 30, 2013
• Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2007 March 8, 2013
• Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2009 April 2, 2012
• Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 1988 November 7, 2011
• Jean Grivot, Echezeaux 2008 October 13, 2011

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