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Francois Lumpp Givry Blanc 2021

Francois Lumpp Givry Blanc 2021

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Crystalline Freshness, White Flowers, and Côte Chalonnaise Purity

The 2021 Domaine François Lumpp Givry Blanc captures the benchmark quality and vibrant energy that has made this estate the unquestioned leader of the Côte Chalonnaise. Benefiting from the cool, high-toned nature of the classic 2021 vintage, this village-level white Burgundy offers a masterclass in crisp citrus fruit, pure chalky minerality, and electric focus. It opens with an expressive nose of fresh lemon peel, green apple, and white acacia blossoms, underlaid with hints of smoky matchstick reduction and wet limestone. On the palate, it is light-to-medium-bodied and intensely refreshing, carrying a core of chiseled orchard fruit over a bright, mouth-watering spine of acidity into a clean, saline-accented finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Light-to-Medium, Crisp & Linear ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Chiseled & Electric ●●●●●
Fruit Lemon Zest, Crisp Green Apple & White Peach ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak with a light, disciplined touch of new wood) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Burghound 89-91 pts
  • 89-91 Points (Outstanding Top Value) - Burghound (Allen Meadows): A discreet application of wood is present on the vaguely exotic aromas of white peach with background hints of pineapple and lychee. The rich, dense and racy middleweight flavors are supported by citrus-tinged acidity on the stony and quinine-inflected finish. Interestingly, blind this could pass for a Chablis.
  • Givry’s Premier White Winemaker: Domaine François Lumpp is universally acknowledged as the benchmark producer in Givry, single-handedly elevating the status of the appellation to rival the famous villages of the Côte de Beaune. Sourced from high-altitude limestone slopes in Givry, the estate’s Chardonnay vines produce wines known for their striking purity, high-toned minerality, and exceptional precision.
  • Artisanal Precision: Managed alongside his children Pierre and Anne-Cécile, François Lumpp applies meticulous organic vineyard care and selective hand-harvesting. In the cool 2021 vintage, a gentle pressing and careful barrel aging in fine French oak provided just enough texture to balance the electric limestone acidity while preserving the transparent, fruit-focused character of the terroir.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay estate-harvested from prime, limestone-heavy village plots in Givry.
  • Crafted by François Lumpp, the gold standard domain of the Côte Chalonnaise.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale straw-gold core with bright, shimmering watery-white highlights.
  • Nose: Crisp, cool, and inviting. It opens with lively aromas of fresh lemon peel, green apple, and white orchard flowers, complemented by subtle flinty matchstick and wet stone minerality.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and beautifully linear. The attack brings a burst of tart citrus and crunchy white peach fruit, driven by electric limestone acidity. It maintains clean focus across the palate, leading into a fresh, mouth-watering, and mineral finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 10–12°C. A fresh chill highlights the crisp citrus profile and thirst-quenching minerality.
  • Decanting: No extensive decanting is needed; simply pour and enjoy as it opens in the glass over 15 to 20 minutes. Drink now through 2028.
  • Western Pairing: Fresh oysters, pan-seared sea bass with lemon, goat cheese crostini, grilled trout, or light pasta in cream sauce.
  • Asian Pairing: Steamed fish with ginger and scallions, crystal shrimp dumplings (蝦餃), light sushi, or wok-fried greens.

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