We were captivated by Thenard's Givry 1er Cru which, with every sip, drinks more like a Gevrey-Chamberin. Cellier Aux Moines is a single vineyard, 11-acre plot and has a reputation for being the best Pinot Noir representation that the Givry region produces. --- "This rich red is riddled with flavors of cherry and raspberry, tinged by spice. The ...
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We were captivated by Thenard's Givry 1er Cru which, with every sip, drinks more like a Gevrey-Chamberin. Cellier Aux Moines is a single vineyard, 11-acre plot and has a reputation for being the best Pinot Noir representation that the Givry region produces. --- "This rich red is riddled with flavors of cherry and raspberry, tinged by spice. The tannins are assertive, leaving a firm impression on the long finish." Wine Spectator, April 2013
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The village of Givry, just south of Mercurey, has a long reputation for making dazzling Pinot Noir and some of the finest red Burgundies of the region.
From a tiny 11-acre plot, this Premier Cru Givry by Thenard boasts a Pinot Noir like no other.
Red Burgundies set the standard by which all Pinots from around the world are judged; this particular vintage exemplifies why wine lovers of all kind are passionate about their Pinots.
Whether you prefer Pinots from California, Oregon or Burgundy, this delicious wine offers a luscious and versatile profile. Boasting classic red cherry fruit with hints of crushed
white pepper, rose pedal aromas and a hint of smoked mushroom, this pretty red is riddled with flavors of cherry and raspberry, tinged by baking spice.
Whether you are entertaining guests, or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this Burgundy is the perfect complement. Feel free to pair with grilled salmon, sushi, chicken, lamb, and duck. Enjoy!
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The village of Givry, just south of Mercurey, has a long reputation for making dazzling Pinot Noir and some of the finest red Burgundies of the region.
From a tiny 11-acre plot, this Premier Cru Givry by Thenard boasts a Pinot Noir like no other.
Red Burgundies set the standard by which all Pinots from around the world are judged; this particular vintage exemplifies why wine lovers of all kind are passionate about their Pinots.
Whether you prefer Pinots from California, Oregon or Burgundy, this delicious wine offers a luscious and versatile profile. Boasting classic red cherry fruit with hints of crushed
white pepper, rose pedal aromas and a hint of smoked mushroom, this pretty red is riddled with flavors of cherry and raspberry, tinged by baking spice.
Whether you are entertaining guests, or enjoying a quiet meal at home, this Burgundy is the perfect complement. Feel free to pair with grilled salmon, sushi, chicken, lamb, and duck. Enjoy!
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Burgundy
Wine has been made in Burgundy for over 2,000 years. The monks were responsible for first identifying specific plots of lands as superior to others; this hierarchy later became the basis for the region’s classification system. Today, that system identifies four tiers of wine: regional (ie, Bourgogne), village (ie, Chablis), Premier Cru (ie, Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillon") and Grand Cru (ie, Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos"). This classification in and of itself does not guarantee that a wine will be better than another, it simply means that it has the potential of being superior given its location. For a wine to take the prestigious designation of a region or parcel on its label, all of the grapes in the bottle must come from just that specific area or plot.
Burgundy and its classification can seem a bit daunting to some. But, if you can master understanding Burgundy, the rest of the wine world will seem easy. Basically, all red Burgundies are Pinot Noir and all white Burgundies are Chardonnay with two exceptions: Beaujolais reds use the Gamay grape and Aligote is the only other white grape permitted. Burgundy, unlike Bordeaux, is a non-blending region, which means only the aforementioned grapes are permissible. For this reason, Burgundy tends to attract "purists" who appreciate the single grape and what nature gives the winemaker in any given season.
Some of the finest Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs come from Burgundy. There are five key districts in Burgundy: Chablis, Cote d'Or (which is subdivided into Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune), Cote Chalonnaise, Maconnais and Beaujolais. In Cote de Nuits, villages such as Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanee, and Gevrey-Chambertin are home to some of the finest Pinot Noir made anywhere. Cote de Beaune is home to some of the finest and well-known Chardonnay villages where seven of the eight Grand Crus are produced. Villages such as Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Meursault are the mighty three of the Cote de Beaune and produce some of the most complex and elegant Chardonnays on the planet.
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