The 'L' Empreinte' Givry Premier Cru is a biodynamic red wine crafted from a blend of Joblot's Premier Cru vineyards, featuring 35-year-old Pinot Noir vines planted in clay-limestone soils. Sustainably farmed with meticulous viticulture practices, including soil management, severe green harvesting, and hand harvesting, the wine is vinified using 100% destemmed grapes, wild yeast fermentation, and a 15-day cuvaison, utilizing only free-run juice. Aged in 60% new oak and 40% one-year-old barrels, this wine represents a harmonious expression of Joblot's Premier Cru vineyards within Givry's natural amphitheater.
Domaine Joblot 'L' Empreinte ' Givry 1er Cru 2022
Domaine Joblot is widely recognized for reviving the Givry appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise, thanks to its exceptional wines and rigorous standards. Now led by second-generation winemaker Juliette Joblot, the estate sustainably farms 13.5 hectares, including nine hectares of premier cru vineyards, such as Clos de la Servoisine and Clos du Cellier aux Moines.
Juliette prioritizes acidity over sugar when determining harvest times and enforces strict vineyard selection, sometimes discarding up to 40% of a vintage to maintain quality. The wines, crafted through natural fermentation and careful vinification practices, reflect the unique rocky limestone soils of Givry's natural amphitheater. The reds are plush, spicy, and balanced, while the whites are both dense and lively. While approachable upon release, Joblot wines are known for their ability to age gracefully for up to 25 years in strong vintages.
Domaine Joblot remains a benchmark producer, showcasing the charm and depth of Givry wines while continuing to highlight the region’s rich history and potential.
The Givry wine region, located in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise, is known for its charming and elegant wines, predominantly crafted from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. With a history dating back to the time of Henri IV, Givry features a natural amphitheater that shelters its vineyards from westerly winds, creating an ideal microclimate for viticulture. Its rocky, limestone-rich soils impart a distinctive minerality and finesse to the wines.
Givry is home to several Premier Cru vineyards, producing reds that are supple, spicy, and balanced, and whites that are dense yet lively. Although the region experienced a decline following the phylloxera epidemic in the late 19th century, producers like Domaine Joblot have led its resurgence, placing Givry firmly back on the map of Burgundy’s esteemed appellations. Known for approachable wines with excellent aging potential, Givry offers a compelling mix of history, terroir, and quality.
