Givry Champ-Lalot blanc
The vintage
2021 is a rare vintage. After a classic winter, late March saw much higher temperatures than usual for this period: 27°C! The bud burst took place ten days earlier than anticipated on the 4 April. Then, during the nights of the 5, 6 and 7 April, temperatures fell well below as low as -8 °C. Our Chardonnay vines as well as the whole of the Côte chalonnaise were highly impacted by the frosts. From May through until July the weather was cool and humid. Flowering took place mid-June. The weather was warm and sunny from the 10th of August onwards. The harvests began on the 21 September and drew to a close on the 30 September.
Appellation
descriptionIntroduction
The commune of Givry lies in the Côte Chalonnaise and is renowned for its red wines, often compared in style to those of Mercurey. It also produces much smaller volumes of white wines which are known for their fresh and elegant style.
Exposition
South-East
Soil
Limestone
Grape Variety
Chardonnay
Characteristics of our plot
Surface area
1 ha 10 a - (2,72 Acres)
Characteristics of our plot
Years the vines were planted
1983
Winemaking
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested and sorted by hand. The musts are extracted using a pneumatic press before being settled. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 4 weeks and takes place in French oak barrels for a proportion of the musts (30%) and no new oak is used for this wine. The ageing period lasts 12 months with regular stirring whilst the rest of the blend is aged in vats. This allows the wine to develop delicate woody notes whilst conserving its freshness and distinctive character.
Tasting
Tasting
This wine displays a delicate golden colour in its youth which evolves towards a deeper golden colour with age. The nose combines mineral and fruity notes to give a pleasant sensation of freshness. The palate is fresh and lively with distinctive aromas of citrus and dried fruits.
Serve with
Fish in sauce, pike in beurre blanc sauce, shellfish
Serve at
10°C to 12°C
Cellaring Potential
2 to 5 years
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