Domaine Grivot is one of those steady Burgundy lights—consistency you can set your watch by. But 2024 threw a curveball across Burgundy, and even Grivot had to surf some choppy sets. As Steen Öhman of Winehog puts it, “2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season.” —Steen Öhman, Winehog.
The result? A vintage that leans more on the winemaker’s touch than nature’s easy generosity. Or, as Öhman succinctly nails it: “The 2024s are winemakers’ wines.” —Steen Öhman, Winehog. That frame is critical when you’re choosing what to buy and when to drink—especially with wines tasted from tank/early stage, where élevage can meaningfully recalibrate texture and balance.
Grivot’s lineup—presented with trademark efficiency and charm by Mathilde Grivot—shows the house’s resilience and finesse, but it’s not a uniform cruise. There are clear bright spots, a couple of ripples, and some strategic plays for patient Burgundy lovers.
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Where the Pinot shines (and where to be patient)
Bourgogne Rouge 2024: Light and trimmed-down, with a midpalate that Öhman describes as a touch watery. Call this your “weeknight red when the grill’s already hot” rather than a cellar mission. If your Burgundy habit skews toward depth, skip up the ladder here.
Vosne-Romanée 2024: The village Vosne has spice and lift and should gain intensity during élevage. It’s not a big voice right now, but those classic Vosne notes whisper promise. Mark it for patience—Öhman recommends drinking from 2030—and expect improvement as the oak integrates and the wine puts on a bit of flesh.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Lavières 2024: More oak presence and some reduction out of the gate, with fruit to match the frame. Slightly diluted for NSG, but it holds its style—decanting will likely help once bottled, and time will be your friend. If you enjoy the savory, muscular side of Burgundy, this makes sense, just not a “power NSG.”
Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charmois 2024: This is where the tide turns—richer, denser, with deep fruit that begins to feel like 2024 finding its legs. The impression is stronger, and for drinkers hunting value within Grivot’s range, Charmois looks like a smart pick. Again, plan for patience (2030+).
Vosne-Romanée Bossières 2024: A lovely fruit expression with a sweet midpalate and balanced feel—impressive for the vintage. If you’re a Vosne fan who digs elegance over muscle, Bossières feels like safe footing in an unpredictable year. Expect it to benefit from a few years of settling, then glide.
Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 2024: A step up in breadth and presence, a touch more oak-forward now, but the midpalate is truly attractive. Give it time—this is classic “tank tasting truth”: what feels a bit oak-first today can knit into polish after élevage and early bottle age. Drinking window points to 2033 and beyond, which tracks for finesse-minded Burgundy collectors.
How to buy 2024 Grivot without second-guessing
Vintage reality check: 2024 demanded more from growers and winemakers everywhere. That’s not an indictment; it’s context. Grivot’s skill keeps the core of the lineup in good shape, but the bottom tier struggled, and the mid-tier does a lot of heavy lifting. If you’re hunting value, the signal is clear—focus on Charmois, Bossières, and Chaumes. The village Vosne should come together nicely with time, and the Bourgogne Rouge reads as a lighter-leaning, early-drinking option.
Remember we’re talking wines tasted before bottling. Texture, reduction, and oak feel different after a year of élevage and early bottle rest. If you’re allocating budget, prioritize the cuvées that already show balance and fruit density at this stage; they tend to blossom more convincingly later.
Cellaring game plan
– Bourgogne Rouge 2024: casual, earlier drinking (from 2026), not a cellar anchor.
– Village Vosne and NSG: target 2030+ for harmony and spice integration.
– Bossières and Chaumes: 2033+ for polish, poise, and that elegant Vosne glide.
Yes, the ratings hover in the high-80s to low-90s across these samples—perfectly respectable for a tough season—and the qualitative story matches: pick carefully, lean into the cuvées with presence, and let time do its thing.
The bigger Burgundy takeaway
Years like 2024 remind us why producers matter. Site is king in Burgundy, but craftsmanship is the crown. Grivot succeeds where there’s enough raw material to sculpt, and the finesse shines most in Vosne-side wines and the better NSG parcels. If the easy set waves didn’t show up this vintage, the best surfers still found rides—just with more footwork.
For the Pinot-obsessed (guilty), there’s plenty to be excited about if you’re patient. Keep expectations calibrated, trust the domain’s track record, and lean into the cuvées that already hum. If you’ve got room for one “treat-yourself” bottle, Les Chaumes looks like the elegant ticket—oak now, silk later.
Original article by Steen Öhman on Winehog — with a passion.
Key Takeaways
- Pinot Noir lovers should take note—this story has implications for your next pour.
- Key themes: Domaine Grivot, Burgundy, Vosne-Romanée—stay informed on these evolving trends.
- The takeaway? Keep exploring, keep tasting, and don’t be afraid to try something new.
Source: https://winehog.org/visit-domaine-grivot-tasting-of-the-2024-from-cask-71470/
