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GIVRY 2024

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2023 2024

Varietal

100 % Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: A lovely deep garnet red with purple highlights.

Nose: A fruity bouquet of raspberry and Morello cherry, combined with spicy and vanilla notes.

Palate: Full and fleshy on the palate, with flavours of black fruit (blackcurrant) and gingerbread. The tannins are nicely textured and mature. Long, tasty notes on the finish.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with pâtés, terrines, cold meats, braised meats or meats in sauce (braised veal, stewed poultry, roast Bresse poularde), cheeses such as Reblochon.

Serving suggestions

Ideally served at around 15°C.(59°F.).

Ageing potential

Already pleasant in its youth, this red Burgundy will easily age for 7 years in good cellaring conditions.

Origins

A Côte Chalonnaise appellation. This Côte Chalonnaise cru was the favourite wine of the French King Henri IV (1553-1610).

It is produced in the communes of Givry (with its hamlets Poncey, Cortiambles and Russilly), Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles – a corner of Paradise for wine-growing, surrounding what has been a fortified location since the Middle Ages. Its AOC dates from 1946.

The vineyard under this appellation extends over 237 hectares producing red Burgundies from Pinot Noir and 45 hectares of white (Chardonnay). 41.5% of the vineyard is classified as Premier Cru. Givry is mainly producing red wines (85%).

Vinification and maturing

Harvested by hand. 100% sorting and destemming. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place at controlled temperature in open vats for 18 days. We punch down the cap regularly during alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged in barrels for 9 months.

Vintage : 2024

The year 2024 in Burgundy was marked by extreme weather conditions, with excessive rainfall and a significant lack of sunshine. These factors led to heavy disease pressure, particularly downy mildew, complicating the work of the winegrowers. Frost and hail also caused significant damage, particularly in regions such as Chablis and Auxerrois.

Yields were severely affected, with drops of up to 70% in some areas. The Côte Chalonnaise held up better, with more limited losses. Overall, volumes are well below the usual average, a reminder of the difficult harvests in 2021.

The late harvest necessitated rigorous sorting to preserve quality. Despite the challenges, the grapes harvested reached good ripeness thanks to a sunny spell in September. The reds stand out for their richness and concentration, comparable to great vintages such as 2010. The elegant whites are reminiscent of 2022.

Initial tastings reveal promising wines, with concentrated aromas and a fine structure. Although limited in quantity, this vintage promises to be a qualitative success.