Description: Savor the distinguished elegance of the 2019 Domaine François Lumpp Givry Rouge 1er Cru 'Petit Marole', a premier red wine from the renowned Burgundy region. This 750 mL bottle is a testament to the meticulous care and traditional winemaking techniques that define the Lumpp estate, offering a unique expression of Givry’s terroir.
Tasting Notes: The 'Petit Marole' exhibits a vibrant ruby color and a seductive bouquet of ripe red berries, cherries, and a hint of earthy spices. On the palate, it presents a refined structure with silky tannins and a balanced acidity that leads to a persistent finish. Flavors of strawberry, raspberry, and subtle notes of oak and clove add depth and complexity to this exquisite wine.
Vinification: This premier cru is meticulously harvested from old vines that capture the essence of Givry’s chalky soils. The fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled conditions to preserve the freshness and purity of fruit. Aged in French oak barrels for a period that enhances its elegance without overpowering the delicate fruit flavors, the 'Petit Marole' is a brilliant showcase of François Lumpp’s commitment to quality.
Expert Reviews:
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Allen Meadows' Burghound: 92 points - "An engagingly complex nose leads to vibrant, beautifully defined flavors that carry impressively into the finish."
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Decanter: 91 points - "This wine charms with its finesse and graceful expression, a lovely reflection of the Givry appellation."
Cellaring Potential: While delightful to enjoy now, the 2019 vintage has the structure and balance to age beautifully over the next decade, developing greater complexity and aromatic richness.
Why Cellar Link Auctions: Cellar Link Auctions is proud to offer this outstanding example of Burgundy finesse, sourced directly from the domain to ensure authenticity and optimal storage conditions. Our dedication to delivering only the best to our customers means that each bottle from the Domaine François Lumpp is a promise of quality and satisfaction.
Delight in the artistry of Burgundy with the 2019 Domaine François Lumpp Givry Rouge 1er Cru 'Petit Marole', available exclusively at Cellar Link Auctions. Perfect for special occasions or as a cherished gift for any wine lover, this wine is not just a purchase but an investment in pleasure.
Update on estate by William Kelley – The Wine Advocate – visit in July 2021
“Pierre and Anne-Cécile Lumpp are now taking over the reins at this Côte Chalonnaise reference point, and the 2019 vintage confirms that they are building on the success of their parents, as it’s the most brilliant I’ve ever tasted at this address. Farming is organic without certification, and many of the Domaine's parcels have been replanted in the last couple of decades with superior vine material taken from Burgundy’s best domaines—something that’s essential if the Côte Chalonnaise is to make qualitative progress. In the winery, the Lumpp family eschews stylistic extremes in the cellar, fermenting destemmed fruit with temperature control and maturing their wines in barrels: 70% new for the reds and 30% new for the whites. As I’ve written, these bottles are a staple of France’s best restaurants’ wine lists for good reason; and the sumptuous, succulent and expressive 2019 vintage merits especially ardent pursuit”
THE ESTATE
Francois and Isabelle Lumpp own this frankly amazing 9 hectare domaine in Givry and for the those in the know it’s so much more than it AOP title. So often the collector and sommelier dismiss the wines of Givry vs their royal counterparts in Cote d’Or. These are superstar wines that are simply ridiculous value for high quality red Burgundy. I first discovered Francois Lumpp’s wines via a ‘tip off’ from Mounir Saouma, owner of the iconic Lucien le Moine wines of Burgundy. Francois inherited his families vineyards in the late 1970’s and then started his own label in 1991. He is focused entirely on the best premier cru sites of Givry. Givry so often confused with its more famous brother Gevry in the Cote d’Or but can produce stunning Pinot Noir of structure and finesse, particularly when handled by Francois.
THE WINEMAKING
Whites are whole bunched pressed, left for 24 hours to settle under chilled conditions then a small racking off gross lees before going into tank to start the ferment then transferred to barrel. Damy & Taransaud cooperage used for the whites of which 30% is new. Francois emphasizes he gets barrels with very low toasting. No racking during elevage, 12 months.
Red’s are 100% destemmed, fermented in open top tanks. No racking after pressing and placed in Taransaud barrels of which 70% new. Anne Cecile (daughter) mentions that you can hardly see the toasting in the barrels it so light. No racking during elevage, 12 months.
THE VILLAGE OF GIVRY
Firstly, legally you can plant Chardonnay or Pinot Noir in any 1er Cru albeit most plant Pinot Noir. The appellation as Francois describes it can be split into 3 general zones. The northern part has red soils due to the iron oxide presence dotted with small particles of limestone. Clos Jus and Brulee Crus have the highest % on this iron influence, in fact Clos Jus is perhaps the Clos de Vougeot of the village in that the 1er Cru is divided among many growers. At the Southern end of the appellation is yellow soil (Marne) and lots of Calcare/Limestone, giving more elegance to the wines from this area (Crausot, La Plante, En Cras Long). The middle part shares across the plots a mix of the North and South soil types.
