2015 Givry Blanc “Clos des Vignes Rondes”

Givry and Mercurey are the two most famous appellations for red Burgundy in the Côte Chalonnaise. I have always had a soft spot for Givry, thanks to its elegance and finesse. However, its whites are its hidden gem. Not much is made, and none is better than Lumpp’s. His Vignes Rondes bottling—a decadent, suave white Burgundy with ample extract and body—is perfect for Dungeness crab and lobster. Soft-shell crab season will probably be about over once this is published, but you can always plan ahead for next year. –Dixon Brooke

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Vintage 2015
• Bottle Size 750mL
• Blend Chardonnay
• Appellation Givry
• Country France
• Region Burgundy
• Vineyard 35 years, .57 ha
• Soil Clay, Limestone
• Winemaker François Lumpp
• Aging Aged in barrel (30% new) for one year
• Alcohol 13%