Louis Latour Givry Rouge 2023 0.375L is a half-bottle of red Burgundy made from Pinot Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise. Givry is one of the 5 appellations of this part of Burgundy and is primarily known for red wines with fruit, structure, and finesse. This half-bottle is ideal when you want to enjoy an elegant Pinot Noir with duck breast, oeufs en meurette, or soft cheese with 1 or 2 people.
Givry is located in the Côte Chalonnaise, south of the Côte de Beaune.
• Location and origin: Givry is a village appellation within the Côte Chalonnaise. The appellation was already valued in the Middle Ages and received official AOC status in 1946.
• Appellation style: Red wine accounts for about 80% of the production in Givry. The style is fruity, well-structured, and refined, with a softer side that often resembles Volnay.
• Soil: The vines grow on iron-rich clay-marl. This soil gives Pinot Noir structure, depth, and a subtle earthy tension.
• Vineyard and harvest: The vines are on average 25 years old, and the yield is around 45 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand.
This red Burgundy is made entirely from Pinot Noir.
• 100% Pinot Noir – Givry: Pinot Noir gives this wine its cherry fruit, fine tannins, and elegant structure. In Givry, the grape achieves a round, fruity style with sufficient freshness and grip for several years of bottle aging.
The vinification is classic for a fruit-rich, elegant red Burgundy.
• Fermentation: The wine ferments traditionally in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and undergoes complete malolactic fermentation. This converts sharper malic acid into softer lactic acid, making the wine feel rounder and smoother.
• Aging: The wine ages for 10–12 months in stainless steel tanks. This keeps the focus on pure fruit, freshness, and the expression of Givry's origin, without clear oak influence.
• Aging potential: Louis Latour Givry Rouge 2023 can be stored for 3–5 years. With some bottle aging, the tannins soften, and the spicy and earthy notes further integrate with the cherry fruit.
