Region: France / Burgundy / Côte de Nuits Grands Crus

One of the eight Grands Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, Griotte lies next to Chapelle-Chambertin in the southern part of the commune. The Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in vats for up to 4 weeks, and then the wine is matured for 18 to 20 months in oak barrels. The word griotte means morello cherry.

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• vineyard details +
  • Côte de Nuits Grands Crus

    Of the 23 Grands Crus in the Côte de Nuits, Maison Louis Jadot produces wines from 14: Mazis-Chambertin Chambertin Clos de Bèze Chambertin Chapelle-Chambertin Charmes-Chambertin Latricières-Chambertin Griotte-Chambertin Clos de la Roche Clos-Saint-Denis Bonnes Mares Musigny Clos Vougeot Echézeaux Grands Echézeaux

• about the grape +
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    Pinot Noir

    In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.