Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium-Bodied, Sleek & Focused | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Fine-Grained, Structured & Balanced | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Vibrant & Limestone-Driven | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Well-Integrated (Aged in fine French oak barrels with careful wood framing) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Burghound 90-93 pts
- 90-93 Points (Sweet Spot / Outstanding) - Burghound (Allen Meadows): Here there is no reductive funk with an expressive and very pretty nose that combines notes of spiced plum and black cherry with those of earth, soft wood and a hint of tea. The super-sleek and beautifully detailed medium weight flavors are also supported by relatively fine-grained tannins that shape the complex, balanced, focused and impressively long finale. Worth checking out as well.
- The Distinct Terroir of A Vigne Rouge: Sourced from premier limestone-rich Givry plots, *A Vigne Rouge* yields intensely aromatic and structured Pinot Noir. The stony soils and optimal exposition provide a striking balance between solar warmth and cool mineral tension.
- François Lumpp’s Benchmark Winemaking: Universally revered as the gold standard of Givry, the Lumpp family practices organic-minded viticulture and strict hand-sorting. The grapes are 100% destemmed and undergo gentle cold maceration before natural fermentation, followed by aging in fine French oak barrels to polish the chiseled tannins without masking the site's unique spice and limestone purity.
Highlights
- 100% Pinot Noir estate-harvested from Premier Cru plots in Givry.
- A radiant 2023 expression combining spicy aromatic complexity with energetic limestone minerality.
- Crafted by François Lumpp, the undisputed benchmark domaine of the Côte Chalonnaise.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Translucent, deep ruby-red core with energetic crimson reflections at the rim.
- Nose: Intensely fragrant and complex. It opens with spicy notes of black cherry, plum, and subtle cinnamon, layered over dark forest earth, soft oak wood, and a touch of black tea.
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and remarkably sleek. The entry brings a vibrant wave of dark berry fruit supported by fine-grained tannins. Driven by a lively spine of natural acidity, it finishes long, focused, and impressively complex.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C. A gentle cellar-like chill focuses the spice-laden aromatics and keeps the structured tannins smooth.
- Decanting: A 30-to-45 minute decant is recommended if opening early to allow the complex spice notes and structure to unfold. Cellar-worthy through 2033+.
- Western Pairing: Roasted duck breast, pan-seared venison chops, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or wild mushroom risottos.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck wraps, five-spice roasted pork, Cantonese barbecued pork (Char Siu), or braised beef brisket.
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