Domaine du Cellier aux Moines : Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines" 2021

Black cherry, licorice, violet and a hint of smoke create a complex aromatic profile. Grippy tannins dominate, yet are balanced by ample acidity. The palate reveals juicy black plum, blackberry and notes of clove and rosemary stem. This dark-fruited wine boasts a robust herbaceous quality, making it a seamless pairing for seared squab or quail dishes.

Although vinified separately, the assemblage from the entire Clos du Cellier aux Moines transcends the sum of its parts, with a fragrant nose of plum and mulberry with hints of spice, smoke, and earth, and impressive grip and density on the palate. It is a blend of a small amount of the older clonal selection vines with different blocks of younger 'massale’ vines, all farmed separately. The intense attention to detail of this approach paid strong dividends in this difficult year.

Youthful nose of redcurrants and sour cherries with rooty, black tea and toasty nuances. Medium-bodied with restrained, velvety tannins, this expands at the finish. Needs some aeration to open up. Harvested with a yield of just eight hl/ha due to the spring frosts. Drink or hold.