Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2004 - Jean Grivot

Presentation of the Jean Grivot estate

The Jean Grivot estate, located in Vosne-Romanée, is one of the most prestigious in the Côte de Nuits region. Since the 1980s, the fifth generation of Étienne Grivot has been at the helm. The estate cultivates approximately 15 hectares, exclusively Pinot Noir, and practices precision viticulture, without herbicides or chemical fertilizers, with meticulous soil cultivation and controlled yields.

Presentation of the "Les Beaux Monts" climate

The "Les Beaux Monts" vineyard is located north of the village of Vosne-Romanée, between Echézeaux and Richebourg. It covers 11 hectares at an average altitude of 300 meters. The name is believed to come from a corruption of the word "Bomont," an old toponym meaning "wooded height" or "beautiful mountain." The soils are shallow, composed of brown marl and fissured limestone, giving the wines an elegant, airy, and mineral style.

Presentation of the vintage and technical characteristics

• Grape variety: Pinot Noir 100%
• Appellation: Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru – Côte de Nuits – Burgundy
• Soil type: shallow calcareous marl, surface gravel
• Yield: approximately 35 hl/ha
• Aging: 18 months in oak barrels (30 to 40% new wood)
• Vinification: manual harvest, total destemming, indigenous yeasts
• Production: micro-cuvée of around 3,500 bottles/year

Presentation of the 2004 vintage

A classic and balanced vintage in Burgundy. After a moderate summer, a dry and cool September allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully. The 2004 reds are refined and elegant, with a lovely fresh acidity. Drink now or cellar for a few more years.

Condition of the bottle

• Level: perfect
• Color: clear and deep
• Label: slightly stained and partially torn
• Headdress: very slightly worn
• Overall Condition: Very Good

Food and wine pairings

• Veal fillet with truffle sauce
• Matured farmhouse Saint-Nectaire

• Roasted pigeon with chanterelles

Serving tips

• Ideal temperature: 16–17°C
• Decanting recommended 1 to 2 hours before serving
• Drink now or store until 2035 or beyond