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The 2022 vintage in Burgundy was characterized by warmth and generosity. Domaine Jean Grivot, however, demonstrated a meticulous approach by delaying harvest until September 6th, later than many of their neighbors, and implementing fruit thinning in specific parcels to ensure optimal phenolic ripeness. This careful strategy resulted in wines with moderate alcohol levels, fine and supple tannins, and a remarkable natural balance. Etienne Grivot himself describes 2022 as a classic vintage style, suggesting it can be enjoyed relatively young, akin to the 2011, 2014, and 2017 vintages, offering immediate pleasure. Neal Martin of Vinous further elaborates, describing the 2022 Grivot range as harmonious and refined, providing immediate enjoyment while also possessing the comfortable capacity to evolve for fifteen to twenty years.
Regarding tasting notes for the 2022 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Reignots, early reviews are beginning to emerge. While comprehensive community tasting notes are not yet widely available, general descriptions for Jean Grivot's 2022 Vosne-Romanée (which includes Aux Reignots as a Premier Cru) indicate a lighter red fruit profile, with fragrant notes of strawberry and raspberry. The wine's structure is notably built more on acidity than on tannin, and it is described as beautifully generous through the mid-palate. Other observations for Grivot's 2022 wines mention a broad nose of darker red berry fruit, with a supple and concentrated character, offering a subtle cushioning texture. The Aux Reignots 1er Cru is specifically lauded for its structure and precision, exhibiting clean, sinuous, and polished fruit flavors with considerable intensity.
While specific food pairings for the 2022 Aux Reignots are still developing, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru wines are generally known to pair exceptionally well with roasted game birds such as duck or pheasant, beef tenderloin, lamb, and a variety of mushroom-based dishes. The inherent elegance and vibrant red fruit profile of a young Vosne-Romanée would also beautifully complement dishes featuring truffles.
This is a prestigious Premier Cru Burgundy, making it an ideal choice for significant celebrations, a sophisticated dinner party, or as a highly valued addition to a serious wine collection. Its youthful character suggests it will greatly benefit from cellaring, positioning it as a forward-looking selection for future enjoyment. 【Harmonious and refined, immediately pleasurable yet comfortably capable of evolving for fifteen to twenty years.】