Baron Thenard Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines 2019 CM10 underpinned by a stony salinity

underpinned by a stony salinity

and the 6 year is fresh while having the richness of a brandy twice its age

In Galloni’s words

lime and cold-climate acidity holding the whole thing upright

Baron Thenard Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines 2019 CM10 underpinned by a stony salinityThe Clos du Cellier aux Moines is one of Givry's most storied vineyards, a walled, south facing parcel first cultivated by Cistercian monks from the Abbey of La Fert in the 12th century. Baron Thnard, better known as the historic owner of a sizeable holding in Le Montrachet, farms several hectares mid slope here. This is serious red Burgundy from the Cte Chalonnaise, a Pinot Noir with structure, dark fruited depth, and the kind of mineral spine the