1993 Domaine
Jean Grivot Nuits Saint-Georges Les Roncières&nbsp;

BY NEAL MARTIN |&nbsp;NOVEMBER 21, 2022This
bottle of 1993 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Roncières 1er Cru was ‘magpied’
off a list in Beaune, one of the few bottles whose umbilical had not been cut
within the last three years. I was tentative about suggesting it to friends
over from the United States touring Burgundy because though I adore the vintage;
it coincides with the notorious Guy Accad era. Accad’s controversial methods
included extended maceration over several weeks and high doses of SO2, techniques
that were subsequently traduced. At that time, companies returned their entire
allocation of 1989s because of its questionable quality. Imagine that happening
nowadays.<img alt="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.vinous.com/uploads%2F1668804589462-NSG+1993+grivot_copy.jpg">Our
Nuits Saint-Georges was not decanted but poured directly from the bottle.
Initially, it displays the traits of an Accad wine. It seems to lack flow.
There is rigidity, as if an iron rod has been inserted to prevent pliancy. But
here’s the thing. After 15-20 minutes, the Roncières begins loosening up.
Fragrant blackberry and briary scents on the nose begin translating the
transparency that is one of the signatures of this vintage. Nothing powerful,
yet typical of a 1993 Côte de Nuits. Likewise, the palate softens and loses its
inflexibility, the tannins become finer, almost lacelike, with disarming
piquancy and ample freshness on the finish. Given it was listed for a price
probably less than current vintages, the gamble had paid off. The lesson? Well,
do approach this era from Grivot with caution, but afford any bottle time to
breathe and don’t write it off – you could be pleasantly surprised. 91/Drink
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