At a glance

Producer

Domaine Jean Grivot

Region

Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$220-$320 USD (as of 2024)

Tasting profile

Complex nose of dried cherry, black raspberry, rose petal, sous-bois, forest floor, and subtle spice. Palate is layered with sweet earth, dried herbs, leather, mushroom, and a core of red fruit. Silky, elegant, persistent finish.

Evolution: Primary fruit has given way to terroir-driven earth, floral, and gamey notes. Tannins and acidity now perfectly integrated.

At peak: Most bottles show the height of complexity and balance now; further age will reward with more savory and truffle character, though fruit core will gradually diminish.

Structure

Acidity

Lively, supporting freshness and balance.

Tannins

Polished, fine-grained, still providing gentle grip.

Alcohol

13.0%-13.5% ABV

Aging potential

25-30 years from vintage for well-stored bottles. 2010 is a classic, age-worthy Burgundy vintage.

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2018 to 2035

Optimal window

2015 to 2038

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

At peak maturity, offering complex secondary and tertiary notes. Structure will hold through 2030+ especially from Grivot and this vintage. Will gracefully age a few more years.

From a top vintage (2010), this Premier Cru from Jean Grivot excels in age-worthiness. Grivot is among Nuits’ greatest, and Les Pruliers consistently produces wines with both robust structure and finesse. The 2010 vintage yields extended longevity, easily surpassing normal Premier Cru Burgundy timelines. The wine is in a window of exceptional evolution but can age gracefully into the next decade.

Food pairing

Roast duck, coq au vin, pigeon, venison, truffled risotto, mushroom ragout, aged Comté or Époisses cheese.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-17°C / 61-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow tertiary aromas to emerge and dispel reduction or bottle bouquet, revealing the wine’s full aromatic spectrum.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Grivot has long practiced lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle/minimal intervention), emphasizing manual vineyard work, organic treatments when possible, and soil preservation. Herbicide and pesticide use is minimized, and gravitation of the estate towards more sustainable farming has increased after 2010.

While Jean Grivot does not hold formal organic or biodynamic labels for the 2010 vintage, the domaine has been committed to sustainable philosophies through mindful vineyard work and reduced chemical use. Water and energy conservation are customary, but official certification was not pursued until later. Overall footprint is moderate due to scale, short supply chains within Europe, but global exports (esp. to US/Asia) add transport carbon. Packaging is relatively traditional, and recycling rates are good by Burgundy standards.