Albert Grivault Estate

Domaine Albert Grivault – The historic jewel of Meursault and its exceptional terroirs

Domain name

Domaine Albert Grivault

Wine region

Burgundy – Côte de Beaune

Appellations and terroirs

Located in Meursault, Domaine Albert Grivault is a leading name in the production of great white Burgundy wines. The estate has a monopoly on the emblematic "Le Clos des Perrières" vineyard, considered one of the best climats in Meursault, and even cited by Alexis Lichine in his Encyclopedia of Wines and Spirits as rivaling the incomparable Montrachet.

This one-hectare walled vineyard is a true gem of the Meursault terroir, with rich clay-limestone soils and perfect exposure that promotes the slow ripening of the Chardonnay grapes. The resulting complexity and minerality are at the heart of the estate's identity, producing powerful, elegant wines with exceptional aging potential.

Clos des Perrières: a legendary wine

Clos des Perrières is renowned for its incredible aging potential. A vertical tasting, conducted in 1999 and covering vintages from 1997 to 1895, demonstrated the longevity and harmonious evolution of these wines, as reported in the book "Bourgogne aujourd'hui" under the title "Tout Près de l'Everest" (So Close to Everest). This exceptional aging capacity was once again confirmed in 2019 during the estate's 140th anniversary celebrations.

Over time, the wines from Clos des Perrières reveal a complex aromatic profile, blending notes of ripe white fruit, delicate flowers, and a profound minerality characteristic of the terroir. Their silky texture and perfect balance make them sought-after wines for collectors and connoisseurs of exceptional wines.

Iconic grape varieties

Chardonnay

Philosophy and History

Domaine Albert Grivault is a family-run winery, now managed by Michel Bardet, Albert's grandson. The family passionately perpetuates the winemaking tradition, combining meticulous craftsmanship with respect for the terroir. Their goal is to produce wines that delicately express the richness of the soils and the purity of the Chardonnay grape.

Production specifics

Production is characterized by meticulous viticulture, with hand-harvesting to select only the finest grapes. Winemaking adheres to Burgundian tradition, with aging in carefully selected oak barrels to balance richness and freshness. The aging period varies from vintage to vintage, always with the aim of producing elegant, complex wines with excellent aging potential.

Recognitions

The estate's wines, and in particular those from Clos des Perrières, are regularly recognized by international critics. Their finesse, complexity, and aging potential make these wines major benchmarks in the Meursault region and beyond.

Why choose a wine from Domaine Albert Grivault?

• An exceptional monopoly on Clos des Perrières, a rival to Montrachet according to Alexis Lichine
• A family estate committed to tradition and excellence
• Rich, balanced white wines with remarkable aging potential
• Rigorous expertise from vine to bottle
• Consistent and international critical acclaim

Discover the wines of Domaine Albert Grivault and let yourself be seduced by the purity, depth and nobility of its exceptional Meursaults, bearers of a unique viticultural history and legend.