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

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines - Les Dessus" 2021 from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance reveals a beautiful purple-red color.

Nose

The nose reveals a beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of wild raspberry and Morello cherry, accompanied by fresh herbaceous nuances. Touches of violet, licorice, and black cherry enrich the bouquet, while subtle smoky notes add an extra dimension.

Palate

On the palate, this wine seduces with its fullness and balance. The attack is voluminous and precise, unveiling intense aromas of black fruit, notably dark cherry, blackberry, and plum. The texture is remarkable, supported by velvety and silky tannins that confer structure and elegance. The mid-palate reveals notes of vanilla and spices from the aging process, as well as smoky and mineral touches. The finish stands out for its saline and mineral character, offering beautiful aromatic persistence with licorice accents.

Food and wine pairings

This Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines - Les Dessus" 2021 is ideal with roast pigeon with peas. It also pairs very well with duck, goose, feathered game, venison, or veal in a light sauce.

Service and storage

It is recommended to serve this Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines - Les Dessus" 2021 at a temperature between 15 and 18°C.

An elegant and mineral Givry Premier Cru from Domaine du Cellier aux Moines in Burgundy

The estate

Acquired in 2004 by the Pascal family, Domaine du Cellier aux Moines possesses an exceptional winemaking history dating back nine centuries. Founded around 1130 by Cistercian monks from the Abbey of La Ferté, the estate was entirely restored and converted to organic and then biodynamic farming. Since 2015, Guillaume Marko, trained notably at Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, has been the technical director. The estate obtained organic certification in 2020 and biodynamic certification in 2023. Today, Philippe and Catherine Pascal, accompanied by their three children and Guillaume Marko, perpetuate a philosophy respectful of the terroir inspired by the Cistercian motto "simplex natura".

The vineyard

The Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines - Les Dessus" comes from the upper part of the Clos du Cellier aux Moines, a historic Climat classified as Premier Cru. This plot benefits from a full south exposure and is situated at an altitude between 269 and 298 meters. The soils are composed of stony clay-limestone, resting on oolite and marly limestone formations which give the wine its characteristic minerality. The elevated position favors excellent air circulation and optimal sunshine. The vineyard is farmed biodynamically with a very high planting density of 13,500 vines per hectare. Harvesting is exclusively manual with rigorous berry selection.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage in Burgundy was marked by a winter frost episode of rare intensity. The milder spring allowed for flowering at the end of May, followed by particularly rainy months of June and July. Meteorological instability continued between mid-July and mid-August. Despite these contrasting conditions, the saving rains of late August favored optimal ripening, yielding generous and balanced grapes.

Winemaking and aging

The Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines - Les Dessus" 2021 is vinified using a plot-by-plot approach in the gravity-flow winery inaugurated in 2015. This facility, unique in Burgundy and built on four levels (three of which are underground), allows for work to be done exclusively by gravity without any pumping. The hand-picked grapes are transported to the upper level for fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks using indigenous yeasts. Aging then takes place for approximately eighteen to twenty months in barrels, with a proportion of 50% new oak and 50% one-wine barrels. This gravity-fed method guarantees extremely gentle handling of the wine at every stage.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir