Thenard Givry 1ER Cru Les Bois Cheveaux

The Thenard family has owned land in Givry since 1760. For the past several decades their estate has sold most of its production to the Remoissenet. Wine had always been bottled under the Thenard label for private customers such as Charles de Gaulle and the Pope, but was not exported to North America under the Domaine label until 2005. They own 3 premier crus in Givry where they make both red and white. The Givry 1er Cru are made in a traditional method. After stemming, the maceration takes place for about two weeks in wooden vats. Then the wine is aged partly in oak barrels (5% new oak) and partly in foudre for 17 months. Light filtration. Lovely concentration of jammy red fruit aromas. Round, full and fresh on the palate. Harmonious tannins combined with a long finish. Enjoy immediately upon release, and will also age well. 100% Pinot Noir