Domaine Baron Thenard Givry 1er Cru "Clos Saint Pierre" Rouge 2018, 750ml

100% Pinot Noir from the Clos Saint-Pierre vineyard, a high-elevation monopole with eastern exposure and iron-rich red soils. The 50-year-old vines are farmed traditionally using seasonal plowing and natural cover crop. The fruit is fully destemmed and ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in century-old, open-top wooden vats. Maceration lasts two weeks with twice-daily foot-treading. The wine ages for 12 to 18 months in used French oak barrels with 5% new oak, resting undisturbed on its fine lees without systematic racking.

Tasting Note:

The wine offers traditional aromas of red cherries, wild strawberries, and forest floor. The palate is light-bodied and firmly structured, balancing delicate red fruit with tight, age-worthy tannins and bright acidity. The finish is dry and clean, leaving a savory, mineral-driven impression.

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Region: Givry

Variety: Pinot Noir

Rating: Jasper Morris 87-89