Domaine Jean Grivot

Richebourg Grand Cru

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2025-2046

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2025-2046).

In 2026, the Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru 2022 is at the very beginning of its peak drinking window (2025 to 2046), just one year into a twenty-year arc of prime development. The 2022 vintage in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits earned a WS 98 Classic rating, celebrated for vibrant, complex, balanced, and fruit-forward reds shaped by June rains that offset an otherwise hot, dry summer. The Grivot Richebourg 2022 is exceptional raw material at this stage: copious red and black fruit aromas with saline minerality and earth are delivering genuine early accessibility, and the velvety density and focused, rich texture speak to both the vintage quality and the power of Richebourg as a site. But the defining truth of this wine in 2026 is its youth. The intense red berry and black truffle notes are gaining depth toward the long finish rather than fully resolving there, which is exactly correct for a wine in its first year of peak. The twenty years of prime drinking ahead are real and measurable. Collectors who open a bottle in 2026 will encounter a thrilling preview of what Richebourg becomes with another decade in the cellar. Those willing to hold through 2030 to 2035 will discover something close to complete.

The ‘22 Richebourg Grand Cru.

WS 98 Classic Richebourg at the very start of a 20-year peak: the 2022 Grivot delivers red and black fruit, saline minerality, black truffle, and velvety density for those with the patience to watch it unfold through 2046.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Tasting note

The 2022 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru in 2026 presents the character of a great wine in its earliest peak expression. The nose is copious and generous, delivering red and black fruit aromas with a saline, mineral quality that is immediately recognizable as Richebourg. Earth and leather provide depth beneath the fruit, and the aromatic profile is already complex for a wine of only four years of age. On the palate, the texture is the wine's most distinctive feature in 2026: velvety density and focused richness that carries the concentration of the 2022 vintage without heaviness. The balance of June rains against the hot, dry summer produced a wine where the tannin structure is present but supple, framing rather than dominating the fruit. Intense red berry and black truffle notes gain depth toward the long finish, a phrase that captures exactly where this wine is in its evolution: the finish is building, not yet fully expressing. The loamy depth and savory game character that develop with extended aeration are early previews of the tertiary complexity that will define this wine in ten years. In 2026, this is Richebourg in its opening act.

The 2022 vintage

The 2022 vintage in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits earned a WS 98 Classic rating, celebrated for vibrant, complex, balanced, and fruit-forward reds. The key growing-season story of 2022 was the interaction between an otherwise hot and dry summer and significant rain at the end of June, which provided the vine root systems with moisture reserves that sustained them through the dry months of July and August without stress. This June rainfall event, uncommon in a warm year, was critical to preventing the overripeness and heat stress that compromised the same vintage in Napa Valley, where a Labor Day heat wave knocked the life out of many vineyards. For the Côte de Nuits and Richebourg specifically, the result was wines of unusual balance for a warm vintage: generous fruit concentration combined with the freshness and minerality that distinguish Vosne-Romanée grand cru from wines of pure extraction.

About Domaine Jean Grivot

Domaine Jean Grivot is one of Vosne-Romanée's finest and most respected estates, with Etienne Grivot having served as winemaker since the late 1980s. The estate farms biodynamically across its Vosne-Romanée holdings, including parcels in Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Échézeaux, and several premier crus. Etienne's winemaking style has evolved over decades toward greater precision and terroir transparency: moderate extraction, restrained use of new oak, and a philosophy that prioritizes longevity and complexity over early approachability. The Grivot Richebourg is produced from a small parcel within the 8-hectare grand cru and is among the most sought-after wines in the Vosne-Romanée appellation, noted for its combination of aromatic depth, velvety texture, and exceptional aging potential.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted rack of veal with black truffle and veal jus reduction

The wine's saline minerality and intense red berry character are amplified by veal's delicacy, while the black truffle in both the dish and the wine's evolving palate create a direct aromatic connection.

Duck breast a l'orange with chanterelle mushrooms and haricots verts

The velvety density and red and black fruit concentration of the 2022 Grivot hold the richness of duck breast while the chanterelles mirror the earth and loamy notes developing on the wine's finish.

Aged Époisses with black truffle shavings

The wine's saline minerality, earthy depth, and savory game character find an ideal match in Époisses' pungent, washed-rind complexity, and the black truffle echoes the truffle notes gaining depth in the wine's finish.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 62-65°F (16-18°C)
Decanting: Decant 2 hours before serving in 2026. At only four years of age and at the very start of its peak, the 2022 Grivot Richebourg benefits from significant air time to open its dense, velvety texture and allow the black truffle and loamy notes to emerge. Serve in a large Burgundy glass and allow the wine to evolve across the full length of the meal.
Cellar Storage: 55°F (13°C), 60-70% humidity, bottle horizontal. This wine has exceptional aging potential through 2046 and beyond; consider holding the majority of any allocation through at least 2030.

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Frequently Asked

When is the best time to drink the 2022 Grivot Richebourg?

In 2026, this wine is at the very beginning of its twenty-year peak window (2025 to 2046). It is accessible now with generous decanting and delivers a thrilling preview of its potential. The sweet spot for maximum complexity and integration is likely 2030 to 2040, but the full window extends through 2046. Collectors should consider holding at least half their allocation for another 5 to 10 years. Explore the [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for context on Richebourg's aging arc.

What makes Richebourg Grand Cru so exceptional?

Richebourg is an 8-hectare grand cru situated in the heart of Vosne-Romanée on the slope above the village, bordered by La Romanée and Romanée-Saint-Vivant. Its clay-rich soils with limestone subsoil produce wines of extraordinary velvety density, saline minerality, and aromatic complexity that distinguish it from neighboring grand crus. Richebourg consistently produces wines of great aging potential and a distinctive combination of power and elegance that many consider the quintessential expression of Vosne-Romanée.

How long should I decant the 2022 Grivot Richebourg?

Decant 2 hours before serving in 2026. At four years of age and the very start of its peak, this wine has significant structure and density that requires extended air time to open. The black truffle and loamy notes on the finish emerge gradually with aeration. Serve at 62 to 65°F (16 to 18°C) in a large Burgundy glass. The wine continues to open and improve over 3 to 4 hours after decanting.

What foods pair best with the 2022 Grivot Richebourg?

The wine's saline minerality, velvety density, intense red and black fruit, and emerging black truffle and loamy notes call for dishes with complementary earthy depth and sufficient richness to match the wine's concentration. Roasted veal with truffle, duck breast with mushrooms, or aged Époisses are outstanding choices. The wine's balance and freshness also make it suitable for subtler preparations than its grand cru status might suggest. Explore more [Pinot Noir pairings](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).

How does the 2022 Burgundy vintage compare to other recent great vintages like 2019 and 2015?

The 2022 Côte de Nuits (WS 98 Classic) stands among the finest vintages of the past decade alongside 2019 (WS 97) and 2015. Where 2019 was defined by a hot, dry summer producing concentrated and powerful reds, 2022 benefited from June rains that preserved freshness and balance despite a similarly warm season. The result is wines of great vibrancy and complexity in 2022, distinct from 2019's density and from 2015's ripe, plush character. For collectors, 2022 is among the most exciting recent Burgundy vintages for long-term aging.