Domaine Jean Grivot

Richebourg Grand Cru

2023

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2028-2050

Where it is, June 2026

Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.

In 2026, the Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru 2023 has just entered its drinking window (window_open 2026) but remains pre-peak until 2028. The wine is accessible for the first time this year, and serious collectors will want to open a bottle now to benchmark the young wine against the evolution to come. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was warm and early-harvested, producing wines of fresh aromatic expression and fine structure that are more approachable in youth than many recent Richebourg releases. At Richebourg, where the combination of deep clay-limestone soils and sheltered exposition produces wines of dark fruit depth and floral mineral complexity, the 2023 has delivered a wine of fresh, expressive character described as showing "Richebourg's signature dark fruit, floral lift and mineral complexity; elegant structure with fine tannins and a long, perfumed finish." The recommendation in 2026 is to hold for the peak window opening in 2028, but the wine rewards the patient collector who opens one bottle now for reference.

Related vintages

The ‘23 Richebourg Grand Cru.

2026 is the year the drinking window opens on the Grivot Richebourg 2023 - Vosne-Romanée's greatest terroir just became accessible, with a 22-year peak ahead.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Tasting note

Deep ruby-purple with full color saturation at three years from harvest. The nose is fresh and expressive with the complexity that defines Richebourg as one of Vosne-Romanée's greatest vineyard sites: dark fruit (blackberry, dark cherry), a distinctive floral lift (violet, pressed rose), and a mineral complexity that speaks of the appellation's deep clay-limestone soils. The palate shows elegant structure with fine, precise tannins (7/10) that are present but not assertive, framing a core of dark fruit and mineral depth with a long, perfumed finish (8/10 persistence). Full body (8/10) and vivid natural acidity (8/10) provide the architecture for long aging. In 2026, the wine is showing its youth but is already compelling: the dark fruit is primary and vivid, the mineral character is present, and the long finish hints at the complexity that full peak will bring after 2028.

The 2023 vintage

The 2023 Burgundy vintage was defined by a warm growing season and early harvest, following a wet spring that provided vine hydration before a hot, dry summer. The resulting wines are generally more approachable in their youth than the structured 2022 or concentrated 2015, with brighter aromatic expression and fine rather than powerful tannin structure. At Vosne-Romanée and Richebourg specifically, the warm year brought ripe, expressive dark fruit while the appellation's unique terroir preserved the mineral complexity and floral lift that distinguish Richebourg from its neighbors. Harvest in 2023 came in at optimal ripeness with exceptional freshness retained from the wet spring. Note: specific Wine Spectator vintage rating data for 2023 Vosne-Romanée red wines was not available in ground-truth sources for this review.

About Domaine Jean Grivot

Domaine Jean Grivot, based in Vosne-Romanée, has been one of the most respected estates in the Cote de Nuits since Etienne Grivot took over winemaking in the late 1980s and reversed direction from a period of heavier style to one of precision, freshness, and terroir expression. The domaine's parcel in Richebourg is among its most prestigious holdings, producing wine from the vineyard's central section where the combination of clay and limestone soils creates the dark fruit depth and mineral complexity that defines the appellation. Grivot's approach to Richebourg involves whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts, minimal sulfur, and aging in a moderate percentage of new oak that supports rather than masks the vineyard's character. The estate's Richebourg consistently ranks among the finest expressions of this Grand Cru.

From the cellar: pair with

Roasted whole pigeon with black truffle jus and root vegetable puree

Dark fruit and floral lift (ground truth: dark cherry, violet, pressed rose) pair naturally with game bird and truffle; full body (8/10) and fine precise tannins (7/10) provide structure without dominating delicate pigeon.

Braised short rib with Richebourg reduction and roasted shallots

Full body (8/10) and dark fruit depth (ground truth) match the richness of braised beef; vivid acidity (8/10) and precise tannins (7/10) cut through fat and deepen with slow-cooked richness.

Aged 24-month Comté or Beaufort cheese with fig jam

The wine's dark fruit, mineral complexity, and long perfumed finish (ground truth) align with the crystalline, nutty depth of long-aged mountain cheese; the fig's sweetness echoes the dark fruit character without competition.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 61-63F (16-17C)
Decanting: In 2026, decant 90 minutes minimum, preferably 2 hours. The 2023 is pre-peak and showing primary fruit character that benefits substantially from extended aeration to open the dark fruit core and begin revealing the mineral complexity beneath. If you are opening a bottle now rather than waiting for the 2028 peak, give the wine the maximum time in a wide Burgundy bowl before serving. The wine changes significantly over 3-4 hours in glass, becoming more complex as the fruit integrates and the mineral character emerges.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 65-70% humidity, bottle on its side.

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Frequently Asked

When should I open the 2023 Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru?

The drinking window opened in 2026, but the wine is pre-peak until 2028. The recommendation is to hold until 2028 for full peak expression, which extends through 2050. If you open now, decant 90-120 minutes and treat it as a reference benchmark for what the wine will become. The 22-year peak window (2028-2050) makes this one of the longest-lived releases in the current Richebourg market. Hard decline is 2059. See the [Burgundy wine guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

How does the 2023 compare to other recent Grivot Richebourg vintages?

The 2023 is among the more approachable in youth for recent Richebourg vintages, thanks to the warm growing season and early harvest producing fine rather than powerful tannin structure. This makes it interesting to drink earlier than typical Richebourg but also means the long-term trajectory is slightly different from more structured cool-vintage releases. The 22-year peak window (2028-2050) reflects the appellation's inherent aging potential more than the vintage's youthful accessibility. See the full [Burgundy guide](/wines/region/burgundy).

What food pairs with the 2023 Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru?

Richebourg at this stage pairs best with preparations that honor its dark fruit depth and floral mineral character: roasted whole pigeon with black truffle, braised short rib with rich reduction, whole roasted duck, or 24-month aged Comté with fig. The wine's full body (8/10) and precise tannins (7/10) handle richness; its floral lift (violet, pressed rose from ground truth) rewards dishes with aromatic depth. Avoid very spicy or acidic preparations that would compete with the mineral complexity. Browse [Pinot Noir pairings](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir).

How should I cellar the 2023 Grivot Richebourg Grand Cru?

Store at 55F (13C), 65-70% humidity, bottle horizontal. The wine has a 22-year peak window beginning in 2028 and a hard decline date of 2059. It is a long-haul wine: ideal storage conditions will allow it to develop continuously through the 2040s. Check a bottle every 5 years to track evolution. When you do open bottles before peak (2026-2027), decant at least 90 minutes to compensate for the wine's primary, youthful state.