Some domaines are dependable like sunrise and a solid swell: you know what you’re getting most years. Domaine Grivot usually fits that bill. But 2024 tossed Burgundy a curveball—weather mood swings, uneven ripeness, and winemakers playing catch-up in the cellar. In his latest tank tasting, Winehog’s Steen Öhman sketches a candid snapshot of Grivot’s range and where the smart buys live in a tricky vintage.
Öhman doesn’t mince words about the year’s challenges: “2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season.” — Steen Öhman, Winehog – with a passion
That sets the frame: selection matters, patience helps, and producers leaned on craft more than nature. As Steen puts it, “The 2024s are winemakers’ wines” — Steen Öhman, Winehog – with a passion. Translation: what’s in your glass hinges on savvy élevage and some deft blending choices.
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2024 is, however, somewhat different due to the difficult and unpredictable growing season.
Here’s the vibe from the lineup, brought to life by Mathilde Grivot’s always-on-point presentation, and filtered through our surfer-academic brain:
Bourgogne Rouge 2024: The entry-level red reads light, with a midpalate that thins out. Burgundy isn’t supposed to be protein shake-thick, but you want a little core. Öhman flags it as average and for earlier drinking (from 2026). If your budget is beach day, not boardroom, it’ll scratch the Pinot itch—just don’t expect fireworks.
Vosne-Romanée 2024 (village): Classic Vosne spice peeks through, but this is on the lighter side. Steen expects it to gain intensity during élevage. Think lean muscle now, potential definition after a couple years in glass or bottle. Good pick if you like finesse over power; plan to open from 2030.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Aux Lavières 2024: More oak presence and fruit than the baseline Vosne, with a bit of reduction noted. That’s a fancy way of saying let it breathe or decant—reduction can lift with air, revealing the wine’s shape. Some dilution is acknowledged, but it works stylistically. A pragmatic choice for NSG fans who prefer structure to velvet.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Charmois 2024: Now we’re surfing a cleaner break. Richer, denser, deeper fruit—this starts to show the vintage’s upside when sites delivered and the cellar work landed. It won’t bulldoze you, but it makes an impression. Cellar comfortably to 2030+.
Vosne-Romanée Bossières 2024: You can feel the lift here: sweet-toned midpalate (not sugary, just ripe charm), good balance, and a “quite impressive for the vintage” pulse. If you’re hunting value within Vosne village bottlings this year, Bossières is a smart net to cast. Mark it for 2033 to see it glow.
Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes 2024: More scope and polish, with oak currently framed a touch forward. That’s common at this stage; the midpalate is lovely and should put on weight with time. A fine, 91-point type of confidence-builder that reminds you why we cellar Burgundy: grace, not bulk, is the end game.
So how should you shop—and drink—Grivot 2024?
- Favor the mid-tier and up. Village Vosne (especially Bossières) and 1er crus like Les Chaumes show the precision and poise you want in a leaner year.
- Plan for air-time. Aux Lavières shows reduction; decanting isn’t macho posturing—it’s practical. Give the wines room to stretch.
- Mind the oak. If you taste early, a few cuvées may feel oak-forward. Trust élevage—oak integrates as texture, not seasoning, when the fruit is there.
- Buy for style, not score chasing. 2024 is about detail and drinkability, not weightlifting. If you like aromatic finesse and savory nuance, you’re in the pocket.
- Set realistic windows. Bourgogne Rouge for near-term enjoyment; village and 1er crus for 2030 onward. Patience will pay dividends.
Big picture: 2024 in Burgundy is a reminder that Pinot Noir’s magic isn’t brute force—it’s translation. Winemakers translate a messy season into wines worth your time. Grivot, per usual, speaks clearly from mid-range upwards. The very bottom of the ladder wobbles, but once you climb a rung or two, the view sharpens.
Original author: Steen Öhman. Source site: Winehog – with a passion. If you’re a Burgundy nerd (guilty) or simply Pinot-curious, his full tasting reports are worth following—measured, insightful, and grounded in the glass.
Bottom line for the cellar: pick Bossières for charm, Les Chaumes for finesse-to-future muscle, Charmois for depth, and bring patience. The ocean’s fickle, and so are vintages—but the right wave is always worth paddling for.
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/
