Burgundy 2021 Supplement

REDBURGUNDY CÔTEDENUITS OSA: On Strict Allocation 20

DOMAINE JEANGRIVOT - VOSNE-ROMANÉE The teamarrived at the Domaine with a great anticipation as to what lay ahead. The tastings withM. Grivot are always impressive and if you are patient enough, he will often open a couple of old bottles at the end of the tasting. On this occasionhedidnot disappoint, treatingus to adelicious bottle of Richbourg 1991 oncewe had worked our way through the 2021s. With 30 vintages or so under his belt, Étienne is preparing to hand over the reins to his son and daughter - but we know that he will still be there in the background keeping an eye on work from the vineyard through to the winery. His wines are all about Pinot purity, vineyard definition and terroir. All bunches are completely de-stemmed. They undergo no fining, no filtering, and are bottled whilst the moon descends (all part of their biodynamic approach). From their full range, we get a few six-packs of Brûleés andClos Vougeot. Though it ismostly allocated, if you’re interested in a fewbottles from this Burgundy ‘Legend’ (Decanter magazine front page and lead article quote!), do let us know and we’ll see what we can do.

VOSNE-ROMANÉE, 1ERCRULES BRÛLÉES An incredibly expressive nose. Very terroir driven. The red fruit peeks through the sous-bois and meatiness, all in finesse. The palate has a big chunk of fruit. Generous and long, ends with terroir fine tannin and freshness. Bit of rose water on the elegant finish. Very fine. 2030-2042 £605 - £685 / 3 BOTTLES

CLOSDEVOUGEOTGRANDCRU Blood orange, mineral and smoke on the expressive nose. The palate is rich with plenty of cool dark fruit, earthiness and mineral magic. The fine tannin gives a good amount of grip here but it has a real melt in the mouth texture. All in balance with wonderful freshness and a long complex finish. Effortlessly brilliant. 2032-2046 £805 - £905 / 3 BOTTLES

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