givry vineyards situation
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Côte Chalonnaise
Appellation Village
White
100% Chardonnay
Givry Vineyards situationCôte Chalonnaise is situated South to the Côte de Beaune (after Santenay). Thereare five main appellations in this area : Aligoté de Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey,Givry et Montagny.
CharacteristicsGivry vines are situated around the village of Givry, between Mercurey andMontagny, and around the three hamlets of Poncey, Cortiambles et Russilly. Itschalky brown soil, as a result of the weathering of Jurassic limestone, has givenrise to a village appellation often compared to Volnay.
Wine makingWhite Givry is fermented and aged 10-12 months in oak casks before bottling.
Winemaker's comments / GastronomyWhite Givry from Maison Louis Jadot is a slightly golden colour wine. Delicatewhite flesh fruits aromas and subtle vanilla notes, make a distinguish wine.
It will be best with shellfish, grilled or poached fish and fish in sauce, or whitemeats cooked with cream as well as mild cheeses (goat).
PreservationAs a structured wine, it will easily kept 4-7 years in good conditions oftemperature and humidity.
MAISON LOUIS JADOT � Tel. 33 (3) 80 22 10 57 � Fax : 33 (0) 3 80 22 56 03
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