Domaine Besson Givry Le Haut Colombier 2021

Tasting note Besson Givry Le Haut Colombier

Fruity and fresh French red wine with a recognizable aroma of fresh cherries and red fruit. The taste is fresh and elegant. Delicious with cold dishes with charcuterie or warm dishes of poultry or veal.

Description

Xavier and Guillemette Besson own 85 hectares of vineyards around Givry, of which a quarter is chardonnay and three quarters are pinot noir. From 1989, they no longer supply to the trade, but only produce from their own vineyards. Le Haut Colombier is an assembly of various parcels of pinot noir mainly adjacent to the premier cru Le Petit Prétan.

The eastern and southeastern location of the vineyards ensures optimal ripening of the grapes. The hand harvest is carefully crushed and fermented at precisely controlled temperatures to preserve the maximum fruit. The aging takes place in oak barrels, of which a maximum of half is renewed annually. The result is a beautiful fruity and accessible red burgundy.