Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Grivot |
Label Name: | Nuits St Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots |
Vintage: | 2013 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate/Neal Martin 93; Burghound 92; BBR tasting notes and recommended drinking window 2017–2032
Tasting Note
Red cherry, raspberry, floral rose notes, earth and bay leaf with a dash of black pepper. Medium-bodied, lively acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, miso‑glazed cod, shiitake stir‑fry, char siu (Cantonese roast pork).
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir, mostly destemmed with cold pre-fermentation maceration; fermented in small vats and aged 12–18 months in French oak (c.40–50% new for 1er crus).
Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean Grivot is a multi‑generational family estate (~15 ha) with holdings in Nuits, Vosne and several Grand/Premier crus; Etienne (now joined by Mathilde & Hubert) emphasizes low yields and careful parcel work.