Domaine Grivot’s 2024s from Tank: Pinot Noir Meets a Tricky Season

If Burgundy is a masterclass in nuance, 2024 is the pop quiz nobody studied for. In his recent visit to Domaine Grivot, Winehog’s Steen Öhman lays it out plainly: “2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season.” —Steen Öhman, Winehog. That’s Burgundy for you—when Mother Nature turns up the chaos, the best producers flex their winemaking chops. Grivot, generally a model of consistency, did just that.

Let’s talk about what this means for Pinot Noir lovers, especially those into Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges. The 2024s are shaping up as what Öhman calls “winemakers’ wines”—crafted with precision to coax elegance from a challenging year. Translation: you’ll want to be selective, but there’s real pleasure to be found.

Style Snapshot: Burgundy Pinot Noir in 2024

• Grape: Pinot Noir (classic Côte de Nuits focus)
• Region/Appellations: Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, plus a Bourgogne Rouge baseline
• Profile: Dry; light to medium body; red-fruited and spicy; oak present in some cuvées
• Vintage vibe: Uneven ripening and dilution in spots; finesse where terroir and élevage shine

Öhman’s quick takes from tank suggest a trim, lighter style at the entry level—with the Bourgogne Rouge coming off “light … and slightly watery midpalate …” —Steen Öhman, Winehog. That’s not a dealbreaker, but it sets expectations. Step into village Vosne and Nuits, and things get more interesting: spice tones, a lift of reduction in places, and—importantly—more density as you move up the range.

Context: Grivot’s Consistency Meets 2024’s Curveballs

Burgundy lifers know Grivot for steady, terroir-first Pinot Noir—elegant, structured, and reliably expressive. Öhman even reminds us: “Domaine Grivot is normally quite predictable and constant, with the same wines showing strong year after year.” —Steen Öhman, Winehog. But 2024 rewarded attentive farming and careful élevage more than sheer pedigree. It’s not a vintage to chase brute force; it’s about balance and shape.

According to the tank impressions, Nuits-Saint-Georges starts firm and oaked but settles into a style that works, even if a touch diluted. Move to Les Charmois, and you get deeper fruit—“more density … deep fruit … more intense fruit actually”—the kind of cue that suggests the mid-tier may offer the sweet spot for value and enjoyment.

Vosne-Romanée is where the magic tends to happen, and it’s promising this year. Bossières shows “nice fruit expression … a fine and sweet midpalate note … nicely balanced,” and earns a Very Good (89p) nod. Les Chaumes pushes further, with a broader taste, some oak forwardness, and a lovely midpalate that Öhman believes will put on weight—rated Fine (91p). If you’re building a 2024 Burgundy game plan, these cues matter.

Big picture? Think finesse over power. Expect dry, red-fruited profiles—cranberry, cherry, and spice—rather than lush, velvety fruit. Oak shows in places, but not to distract; it’s part of the scaffolding in a year that needed it.

What Buyers Should Do

For those of us who live for Pinot’s perfume and tension (and who also know our way around a surf break), Grivot’s 2024s read like a tactical buy. Aim mid-tier, favor Vosne for its inherent spice and flow, and be patient: several wines should gain intensity during élevage and reward a few years of rest.

And yes, 2024 demands choice. As Öhman puts it, good wines have been made, but you need to “choose carefully to strike gold or even silver.” —Steen Öhman, Winehog. Not a doom note—just smart Burgundy shopping.

Best occasion: A thoughtful dinner with Burgundy-curious friends who appreciate subtlety over swagger.

Best pairing direction: Keep it elegant—herb-roasted poultry, mushroom pasta, or simply seared salmon. Think umami and restraint, not heavy sauces.

Final pour: If you love Pinot for its clarity and character, Grivot’s 2024s look set to deliver precisely that—shaped by careful hands in a season that asked a lot of them. Not every bottle will be a home run, but the right ones will be graceful, honest, and distinctly Côte de Nuits.

Source: https://winehog.org/visit-domaine-grivot-tasting-of-the-2024-from-cask-71470/