Domaine Jean Grivot Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 2005 Magnum

Domaine Jean Grivot’s Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots is one of the most sought-after expressions from the northern edge of Nuits-Saint-Georges, where the vineyard borders Vosne-Romanée. This prized position gives the wine a compelling dual character: the power and structure of Nuits-Saint-Georges, wrapped in the aromatic finesse and polish more often associated with Vosne.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Les Boudots typically shows a deep ruby to garnet colour, hinting at its concentration and depth. The nose is intensely perfumed and layered, offering dark berries such as blackberry and blackcurrant, along with notes of tea leaf, dried roses, exotic spice and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is rich, dense and beautifully structured, with firm yet supple tannins and a vibrant line of acidity that keeps the fruit fresh. It finishes long and savoury, with dark berry fruit, spice and a stony, mineral impression. This is a wine with excellent ageing potential; in magnum especially, it should evolve gracefully over many years, gaining complexity, silkiness and tertiary nuances with time.

Production
Les Boudots is rooted in a terroir of limestone and clay with impressive depth, and the vineyard includes some very old vines, many over 100 years of age. These low-yielding vines produce small, concentrated grapes that deliver a wine of notable aromatic intensity and structure. In the cellar, Domaine Jean Grivot uses full destemming, spontaneous fermentation and ageing in 30–60% new oak barrels, allowing the wine to gain discreet spice and texture while preserving the purity of the fruit and the character of the site.

Food & Serving
This is a superb match for refined game dishes, roast duck, braised beef, or mushroom-based preparations such as risotto or pappardelle with wild mushrooms. Serve at around 16–18°C and, if the wine is still young, decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended to help the aromatics open and the structure soften. For an older bottle, a gentle splash decant may be enough.

Producer
Domaine Jean Grivot is a highly respected family estate in Burgundy, long recognised for producing wines of precision, balance and site expression across some of the Côte de Nuits’ finest appellations. The domaine has earned an outstanding reputation for its consistently elegant, terroir-driven style, with Les Boudots standing out as one of its most admired premier cru bottlings.

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