Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Medium-Bodied, Linear & Precise | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Fine-Grained, Chiseled & Structured | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | Vibrant & Limestone-Driven | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Well-Integrated (Aged in fine French oak barrels with careful wood framing) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Burghound 91-93 pts
Jasper Morris 90 pts
- 91-93 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): A spicier if otherwise similar nose introduces even more finely textured, suave and vibrant flavors that display excellent length on the firm, serious and youthfully austere finish that is impressively long. I very much like the balance and this is an excellent wine that will have no trouble repaying a decade, or even more, of keeping.
- 90 Points ★★★★☆ - Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy): Not especially deep in colour but fresh and vivid. A clean meatiness, almost blood orange, then vigorous fruit which spreads to the back of the palate. A very attractive aftertaste, growing steadily. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted Apr 2024.
- The Precise Terroir of Petit Marole: Situated at an elevation of 260 meters with an east-southeast orientation, *Petit Marole* sits on upper Oxfordian limestone separated by thin layers of marl. This stony, well-drained soil provides Pinot Noir vines with exceptional mineral tension, resulting in a lighter-footed, high-toned, and aromatic expression.
- François Lumpp’s Benchmark Winemaking: Universally revered as the gold standard of Givry, the Lumpp family practices meticulous 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 limestone purity.
Highlights
- 100% Pinot Noir estate-harvested from the distinguished Petit Marole Premier Cru vineyard in Givry.
- A crystalline 2022 expression combining red berry purity with energetic limestone minerality and crisp tension.
- Crafted by François Lumpp, the undisputed benchmark domaine of the Côte Chalonnaise.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Translucent, bright ruby-red core with subtle crimson highlights at the rim.
- Nose: Fresh, lifted, and airily perfumed. It opens with aromas of wild raspberries, red currants, and red cherries, accompanied by notes of rose petals, fine wood spice, and crushed limestone.
- Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, and linear. The attack brings a crisp wave of bright red fruit that glides over fine-grained, chiseled tannins. An energetic spine of natural acidity carries the wine into a long, youthfully austere, and mineral-driven finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–16°C. A gentle cellar-like chill highlights the bright berry purity and preserves its delicate floral aromatics.
- Decanting: A brief 20-to-30 minute decant is recommended if opening early to allow the structured tannins and aromatics to open in the glass. Cellar-worthy over the next 8 to 12 years.
- Western Pairing: Roasted duck breast with cherry reduction, pan-seared veal cutlets, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or wild mushroom tarts.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck wraps, Cantonese barbecued pork (Char Siu), soy sauce chicken, or delicate pan-fried pork dumplings.
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