2003 Domaine Jean Grivot Vosne-Romanée Les Beaux Monts 1er Cru
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Saturated, deep red-ruby color. Raspberry, maraschino cherry and tarry oak on the slightly jammy yet vibrant nose, along with a note of underbrush. This boasts a liqueur-like, creamy sweetness, with outstanding density and ripeness. Here's the '47 side of the vintage in spades, with just enough acidity to avoid coming off as heavy. Thanks to its extreme ripeness and thickness of texture, this is already approachable. It should last on its sheer phenolic material.
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Pierre Rovani
Jancis Robinson MW
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I was wowed by Grivot’s 2003 Vosne-Romanee Beaux Monts. Sporting a nose of violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries, it is powerful, mouth-coating, and intense. An expansive, medium to full-bodied, muscular wine of considerable depth, it is dominated by candied red fruit flavors. This harmonious beauty is jam-packed with exquisitely ripe, chewy tannin that will require – and reward – cellaring. Projected maturity: 2010-2019. Importer: Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company., New York, NY; tel. (212) 419-1400
Saturated ruby-red. Superripe aromas of blackberry, minerals, menthol and tar; I was reminded of Napa cabernet. Then fat and full, if a bit heavy for this cuvee, with hints of chocolate and mint. This has the volume of the year. The broad, dusty, substantial tannins come late.
Deep, concentrated crimson. Slight cheesiness. Really fruity and lively and rich. Tannins well hidden. Chewy, but convincing. (JR)
About the producer
A benchmark name in Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Burgundy’s most respected estates. They have an impressive array of vineyards, including plots in Grand Cru Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux and Richebourg.