Givry
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- 3 communes: Dracy-le-Fort, Givry, and Jambles, approximately 10 km west of Chalon-sur-Saône (Saône-et-Loire)
- Upper Jurassic hillside slopes (200–420 m), with outcrops of Middle Jurassic limestone and Liassic marls in the valleys
- Shallow clay-limestone soils over bedrock limestone (dry, moderately fertile), becoming deeper and more water-retentive over marly horizons
- Degraded oceanic climate with southern and continental influences; annual rainfall under 800 mm, with no summer drought
- Generally east-facing aspect promoting rapid morning warming
Human factors
- The noble Burgundy varieties (Pinot Noir N and Chardonnay B) have been cultivated since the Middle Ages on the 'climats' (renowned named plots) of Givry
Product characteristics
- Elegant reds with silky tannins and fruity aromas evolving toward spice and animal notes; Premier Cru wines are rounder, more powerful, and better suited to ageing
- Dry whites that are fresh, fruity, mineral, and round; medium ageing potential of 2 to 6 years, best served between 10 and 12 °C
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Dénominations géographiques complémentaires
- Givry premier cru AOC
- Givry premier cru A Vigne Rouge AOC
- Givry premier cru Champ Nalot AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos Charlé AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos de la Baraude AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos du Cellier aux Moines AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos du Cras long AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos du Vernoy AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos Jus AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos Marceaux AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos Marole AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos Salomon AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos-Saint-Paul AOC
- Givry premier cru Clos-Saint-Pierre AOC
- Givry premier cru Crausot AOC
- Givry premier cru Crémillons AOC
- Givry premier cru En Choué AOC
- Givry premier cru En Veau AOC
- Givry premier cru La Brûlée AOC
- Givry premier cru La Grande Berge AOC
- Givry premier cru La Matrosse AOC
- Givry premier cru La Petite Berge AOC
- Givry premier cru La Plante AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Champ Lalot AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Médenchot AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Paradis AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Petit Prétan AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Pied de Chaume AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Pied du Clou AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Vernoy AOC
- Givry premier cru Le Vigron AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Bois Chevaux AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Bois Gautiers AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Combes AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Galaffres AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Grandes Vignes AOC
- Givry premier cru Les Grands Prétans AOC
- Givry premier cru Petit Marole AOC
- Givry premier cru Servoisine AOC