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GIVRY

Tasting notes

Color: deep garnet-red with violet highlights.

Nose: fruity, with pleasant aromas of raspberry and Morello cherry, combined with spicy and vanilla notes.

Palate: bold and rich, with flavors of red and black fruits (blackcurrant) and gingerbread. The tannins are nicely textured. The long finish ends on savory notes.

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with pâtés, terrines, charcuterie, braised meats or meats in sauce (braised veal, civeted poultry, roasted Bresse chicken), cheeses such as Reblochon.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at a temperature between 15 and 16° C.

Grape varietals

100% Pinot Noir.

Origins

This village appellation from the Côte Chalonnaise was of King Henri IV's savourite wines. The vinyard is dedicated to the production of Pinot Noir (237 hectares) and Chardonnay (45 hectares). 41,5% if the area is classified as Premier Cru.

Vinification and maturing

Hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes are sorted and destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place at controlled temperatures in open vats for 18 days. We punch down the cap regularly during the alcoholic fermentation. The wine is aged in barrels for 9 months.