2001 Domaine Jean Grivot, Richebourg Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)

Jasper Morris | 95 Points

"Pretty, mid red colour. An elegant start to the bouquet though with some richer bacon fat elements emerging. The palate offers higher acidity than most of the wines in the tasting, with some depth of fruit while remaining no more than medium-bodied. There is evidence of a somewhat extracted style, which has not yet loosened up, though the length is good."

Founded in 1919, Domaine Jean Grivot has grown from a small family holding into one of the reference domaines of Vosne-Romanée, built patiently over generations through vineyard acquisitions rather than inheritance alone. The modern reputation of the estate was firmly established under Jean Grivot, who elevated quality through stricter viticulture, lower yields, and a refined, terroir-driven style.

Today, the domaine is run by his children, Mathilde and Etienne Grivot, who have continued this disciplined, no-nonsense approach with remarkable consistency.

Grivot’s parcel in Richebourg Grand Cru is one of the estate’s crown jewels, producing wines that marry Vosne spice, structure, and depth with polish and balance rather than excess.

The 2001 vintage is prized for its freshness and clarity, and this Richebourg reflects that beautifully. Expect red and black cherry fruit, subtle florals, warm spice, and limestone minerality, all carried by fine, resolved tannins. Fully expressive today, it delivers complexity and elegance without losing Richebourg’s natural authority.

Here you have a mature, classic expression of Richebourg from a domaine built on quiet rigor and generational vision- nuanced, soulful Burgundy at peak drinkability.