Francois Lumpp

Domaine François Lumpp (Givry, Burgundy)

The undisputed king of Givry—a master craftsman who proved that the Cote Chalonnaise can produce premier cru whites and reds to rival the finest names of the Cote d'Or.

Quick Facts for Consumers

  • Style: Deeply concentrated, vibrant, and precise. The Pinot Noirs are renowned for silky dark fruit, spicy floral lift, and exquisite structure, while the Chardonnays exhibit electric limestone minerality, white peach notes, and a rich, texturally satisfying mid-palate.
  • The Benchmark of Givry: François Lumpp founded the estate in 1991 after stepping away from his family's domaine. Through meticulous, visionary work over three decades, he single-handedly elevated Givry's global reputation from simple village wine to serious, cellar-worthy Burgundy.
  • Next-Generation Continuity: Today, the domaine is seamlessly co-managed by François's children, Pierre and Anne-Claire, who maintain their father's uncompromising standards in both the vineyard and cellar.

The Estate at a Glance

Estate Size ~10 Hectares, overwhelmingly focused on premier hillside Premier Cru parcels in Givry.
Farming Pristine organic farming methods with continuous soil cultivation. The secret to their quality lies in meticulous massal selection clones (replacing inferior modern clones with historical, small-berry vines that yield low, concentrated crops).
Winemaking Grapes are 100% hand-picked and rigorously sorted. Fermentations rely on native yeasts. Aging takes place in fine-grained French oak barriques (typically 30% new oak) for 12 to 14 months to frame the wine's vibrant natural fruit without overpowering it.
Top Premier Crus Givry 1er Cru A Vigne Rouge (intense, structural red), Givry 1er Cru Crausot (silky red and rare white), and Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines.
Critical Acclaim Consistently awarded 2 Stars in La Revue du Vin de France. Celebrated by William Kelley (The Wine Advocate) and Allen Meadows (Burghound) as a premier value secret in Burgundy that easily outperforms many Cote de Beaune and Cote de Nuits wines.