Givry "Champ la Dame"

Situation

Côte Chalonnaise

Level

AOC Village

Givry occupies a central position in the Côte Chalonnaise. The area of appellation stretches across three communes - Dracy-le-Fort, Givry and Jambles - 6 kms in the south of Mercurey.
The type of soils (calcic or brown limestone from the alteration of limestone during the Jurassic Period) results in wines that are often compared to those of Volnay.
Red Givry is said to have been the preferred wine of King Henri IV.

Tasting

Very fresh nose redolent of red and black fruit (strawberry, blackberry…) mingle with a hint of spice. This wine's structure features tannins that are still rather firm in its youth, but will soften after 2-3 years in the cellar. A balanced, fleshy, delicate wine with a lovely, fruity finish.

Food/wine pairing

Taste this wine with grilled, roasted or stewed red meat, or with medium cheeses.

Serving and keeping

Serve at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
To taste young on the fruit or to keep 3 to 5 years and more.

Vintages

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