Givry 1er Cru L'Empreinte 2019

Intro: The 2019 vintage of the “L’Empreinte” cuvée from Domaine Joblot is a powerful and precise expression of Pinot Noir from Givry’s premier cru terroirs. The cuvée “L’Empreinte” is described by the domaine as “a communion of our finest premier cru parcels” of their estate in Givry. According to critic commentary, the 2019 “L’Empreinte” was scored 91-94 from Allen Meadows (Burghound) and described as “built to age; needs at least a few years of bottle age to become more approachable.”

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Joblot

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Aging: Matured in the estate’s cellars for approximately 12 months, with roughly 50% new French oak barrels and 50% one wine barrels, before bottling

ABV: 14% || Decant: 30 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-17°C

Pairing: Roast duck breast with berry or plum jus; venison or other game in a wild mushroom and herb sauce

Tasting Notes: The 2019 Givry 1er Cru L’Empreinte, Joblot shows a deep ruby colour with aromas of black cherry, dark raspberry, plum, exotic tea, and subtle earth spice minerality. Full bodied and concentrated with ripe tannins, dark fruit depth, and fine structure. The finish is long and poised, promising further harmony with age

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 91 AA