Domaine Chanson

Givry 2016

Givry, Burgundy

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Givry is one of the smallest but most famous of the 5 villages in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the southern part of Burgundy. Whole bunch maceration really helps this wine to deliver. It brings structure, matter and a touch of spiciness and freshness.

VINEYARD

Chanson works with 2 growers that farm 5 acres to produce an outstanding red that has uncommon
flesh and finesse. As with all their grower relationships, Chanson harvests all fruit with their team in order to maximize control over fruit quality and picking times.

WINEMAKING

The wine is for the most part left alone, as the philosophy is one of “infusion rather than construction.” The wine is vinified 100% whole cluster to extract a deeper color and enhance the structure and aromatic complexity. The major condition is that the grapes must be perfect in terms of ripeness and condition. The reds have a perceptible style as a result: beautiful aromatics with complex spice complementing fruit on the nose and palate. Chanson also strives to maximize the preservation of fresh fruit characteristics, which is why grapes are chilled immediately on arrival in a proprietary tunnel that provides a very quick chill with no oxygen exposure. Reds then get a long cold soak and maceration. Then, Champagne-style fractional pressing is practiced to gently extract the purest juice. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel on the fine lees with no batonnage. Oak is used conservatively, with no more than 30% for the reds. Aging took place in oak casks for 14 months.

VINTAGE

After a cool and rainy winter and a frost episode in April, the weather at the end of spring was warmer but rainy which engendered a late flowering and produced small berries in many plots (millerandage). The summer was warm and dry. September was warm and the harvest took place mid september under a bright sunshine. The red wines are crunchy and well-balanced with a very pure fruit. Aging in oak casks during 11 months.

TASTING NOTE

Deep ruby color. Fragrances of peony mixed with refreshing notes of ripe raspberries on a hint of spices and licorice. Well-balanced with a generous texture. Very pure fruit combination. Sappy with elegant tannins. Refreshing and fruity aftertaste.

Color

Red

Appellation

Givry, Burgundy

Suggested Retail Price

$34.00

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