Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Roncière”, Domaine Jean Grivot, Burgundy, FR, 2021 (Mathilde Grivot)

Domaine Jean Grivot is among the great names in Burgundian wine. Étienne Grivot and his wife Marielle took over from Étienne’s father Jean Grivot in 1987. The vineyards are densely planted and farmed organically “ sans certification” while the aim in the cellar is for balance and clear expression of terroir.
Jean Grivot’s 38.3 acres spread across 22 appellations with vineyards in the communes of
Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Besides the three
grand crus, there are 8 premier crus including the much lauded Les Beaux Monts and Suchots
in Vosne-Romanée. The grapes are completely de-stemmed and fermentation is spontaneous.
Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Roncière 1er cru lies in the “Zone de Saint-Georges” or central section
of Nuits-Saint-Georges near the town itself. Roncière takes its name because the soil is so poor
that it is said only “ronces” (mulberries) can grow there. It is produced from a 0.5-hectare parcel
from vines planted in 1959.
The grapes are destemmed and maceration à froid usually lasts just a day or two. The alcoholic
fermentation is spontaneous and malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. Depending on the
vintage, the proportion of new oak is around 30-60% for the premier crus.