Richebourg Grand Cru 2017
Intro: The 2017 Richebourg from Domaine Jean Grivot is a red Burgundy grand cru of exceptional standing: refined yet powerfully built, with superb depth, minerality and aromatic complexity. One reviewer said it was “one of the most elegant Richebourgs that I have tasted” with a “show stopping, persistent bouquet of intense blackberry, sous bois and crushed stone. The vineyard parcel for this wine at Grivot is only about 0.32 ha in size. For the third vintage in a row, that small parcel (with vines ranging from 60-80 years old) produced what critics called the “best wine at the domaine” in that respective year.
Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Jean Grivot
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: Aged in French oak barrels typical new oak percentage for Grivot’s grands crus ranges around 40-70% new
ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 1–2 hours || Serving Temp: 16-18°C
Pairing: Slow roasted lamb (herbs de Provence) or saddle of venison with jus and wild mushrooms
Tasting Notes: The 2017 Richebourg Grand Cru, Jean Grivot displays intense aromas of blackberry, dark plum, wild strawberry, and crushed stone with hints of incense and mint. The palate is deep and velvety with fine grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and layered notes of red cherry, spice, and earth. Elegant and powerful, with a long, mineral driven finish. Still youthful and built for long term ageing
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 94 AA
