Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee 2005 Cabernet Franc Compressed

Compressed

with a real sense of expansiveness that gives the wine breadth

but the tannins need a bit of time to integrate

Historically crafted by legendary winemaker Jack Boutin

Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanee 2005 Cabernet Franc Compressed0. 5cm; excellent condition and color 90 Burghound Etienne Grivot describes 2005 as "at least as good as 2002 and it may very well be better. The growing season was remarkable and only a bit of hail in certain sectors detracts from what was otherwise perfect because it cost us about 20% of our usual quantities. We didn't do a green harvest even without the hail, that's just how good the growing season was. The crop was super clean with excellent