Magnum Givry 1er Cru Rouge Clos du Cellier aux Moines 2016

Magnum of wine red Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier aux Moines 2016, Cellier aux Moines estate

Architectural jewel of Burgundy wine, the Cellier aux Moines is one of the oldest wine estates in the region. Founded in 1130 by Cistercian monks in Givry, the Cellier and its vineyard enclosure are still preserved. During the revolution, the estate was requisitioned and sold to a family that kept it for two centuries, until the Pascal family acquired it in 2004. The Pascal family implemented a comprehensive restoration program for both the Cellier and the vineyard. A new winery was also established, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to precisely vinify wines while preserving the authenticity of their terroir of origin. Particularly noteworthy are the iconic vines: 5 hectares of the famous Clos du Cellier aux Moines, a historic premier cru from Givry, as well as some prestigious plots in Puligny and Chassagne Montrachet. The estate covers 10 hectares, all cultivated using biodynamic methods. Another unique feature is the absence of wine pumping thanks to this gravity-fed winery on four levels. A guiding principle for the quality of the wines: "Simplex Natura" (Let nature take its course).

This Magnum of Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier aux Moines 2016 from Cellier aux Moines comes from a historic plot in Givry identified for centuries by the Cistercian monks as one of the flagship vineyards of Burgundy, beautifully exposed to the south, below the monks' cellar (built around 1130). The Cellier vines are cultivated using biodynamic methods, and the grapes are partially destemmed and then put into vats almost intact to preserve all their aromatic and gustatory potential. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months. This 2016 vintage proves to be both elegant and powerful, revealing aromas of violets, blood orange, sweet spices, and plum. The palate is enveloping with a pleasant floral bouquet and a fine tannic structure that carries the wine. A superb wine!

• Produced in Côte Chalonnaise
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2016
• Alcohol content: 13% Vol

Capacity: 1.5L