François Lumpp ‘Clos des Vignes Rondes’ Givry Blanc, Burgundy, France 2023
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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François Lumpp is one of Givry’s most respected growers, known for elevating this southern Côte Chalonnaise appellation to the quality standards of its northern neighbors. Working with precision and respect for each parcel, Lumpp crafts wines of clarity and tension that reflect Givry’s limestone-rich soils and cool hillside exposures. His white wines, in particular, demonstrate that Chardonnay from Givry can rival some of Burgundy’s more famous crus.
- WINEMAKER: François Lumpp
- FARMING: Sustainable
- VARIETY: Chardonnay
- TERROIR: From the monopole ‘Clos des Vignes Rondes,’ one of Lumpp’s highest-altitude white vineyards. The 0.57-hectare plot—two-thirds planted in 1985 and one-third in 1990—sits on a slope of clay-limestone soils that lend brightness and mineral precision. The vineyard’s elevation and exposure provide ideal diurnal swings for balancing ripeness with lively acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes were hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation occurred in barrel using traditional Burgundian methods to preserve freshness while building texture.
- AGING: Aged for one year in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, to integrate subtle oak influence while maintaining purity and lift.
- TASTING NOTES: A vibrant and expressive Chardonnay with lifted aromas of citrus blossom, pear, and crushed stone. The palate is sleek and mineral-driven, with chalky precision, fine acidity, and a saline finish that reflects its high-altitude origin. Structured yet graceful, it shows both generosity and restraint.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with roasted chicken, seared scallops, or goat cheese salad. Its bright acidity and minerality also make it an ideal partner for creamy pastas or delicate fish dishes.
François Lumpp is one of Givry’s most respected growers, known for elevating this southern Côte Chalonnaise appellation to the quality standards of its northern neighbors. Working with precision and respect for each parcel, Lumpp crafts wines of clarity and tension that reflect Givry’s limestone-rich soils and cool hillside exposures. His white wines, in particular, demonstrate that Chardonnay from Givry can rival some of Burgundy’s more famous crus.
- WINEMAKER: François Lumpp
- FARMING: Sustainable
- VARIETY: Chardonnay
- TERROIR: From the monopole ‘Clos des Vignes Rondes,’ one of Lumpp’s highest-altitude white vineyards. The 0.57-hectare plot—two-thirds planted in 1985 and one-third in 1990—sits on a slope of clay-limestone soils that lend brightness and mineral precision. The vineyard’s elevation and exposure provide ideal diurnal swings for balancing ripeness with lively acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Grapes were hand-harvested and gently pressed. Fermentation occurred in barrel using traditional Burgundian methods to preserve freshness while building texture.
- AGING: Aged for one year in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new, to integrate subtle oak influence while maintaining purity and lift.
- TASTING NOTES: A vibrant and expressive Chardonnay with lifted aromas of citrus blossom, pear, and crushed stone. The palate is sleek and mineral-driven, with chalky precision, fine acidity, and a saline finish that reflects its high-altitude origin. Structured yet graceful, it shows both generosity and restraint.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent with roasted chicken, seared scallops, or goat cheese salad. Its bright acidity and minerality also make it an ideal partner for creamy pastas or delicate fish dishes.