Domaine Jean Grivot’s Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2023 is a Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits, sourced from the historic walled Clos de Vougeot vineyard. With four strong early assessments clustered in the mid-90s, the wine is already being framed as a serious, cellar-worthy expression of the appellation.

Vinous rates it 96 (94–96) and calls it “beautifully defined,” noting that it shows “darker fruit than others” in Grivot’s range. Neal Martin highlights a “succinct bouquet” with savory mineral and spice detail—“hints of sea cave/oyster shell” and “a dash of black pepper”—and describes a “medium-bodied and velvety smooth” palate with “pliant tannins.” He points to aromatic lift and complexity on the back end, citing “orange rind, blood oranges and a hint of cardamom,” and concludes, “This is quite a complex Clos de Vougeot that should age with style.” That is an excellent review and positions the wine among the domaine’s top 2023s.

Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) also likes the structure, scoring it 95 (93–95). He finds “a certain weight to the fruit,” but emphasizes restraint—“nothing flamboyant on the nose”—and reports it is “tight on the palate,” led by “predominantly strawberry fruit with some liquorice behind,” with “more evident tannins, though nothing harsh.”

Burghound (95; 93–95) notes measured élevage, praising “a more subtle application of wood” over an “ultra-fresh nose of crushed red berries” and “just turned earth.” The finish, he says, is “impressively long,” “classically austere, compact and built-to-age,” adding, “I especially like the balance and this is a potentially great Clos de Vougeot”—another excellent endorsement.

Wine Spectator’s 95-point review reinforces both depth and ageability: “expressive” black fruits, violet and “chalky mineral flavors,” with “vivid acidity” and “firm, dusty tannins.” It recommends patience—“Best from 2030 through 2049”—and notes availability is limited, with “150 cases imported.”