Domaine François Lumpp, 'Clos du Cras Long' Givry 1er Cru, Burgundy, France, 2020

Overview of the Wine
In the late 1970s, François Lumpp and his brother inherited their family property, located in the Côte Chalonnaise. In 1991 he founded his own label with his wife, Isabelle. Using sélection massale cuttings, François developed his domaine around Givry's bestpremier cru sites, which, as in most of the Côte d’Or, are situated on the mid to upper level slopes of the rolling hillsides. The Lumpp domaine is an especially good fit here at KLWM because it embodies exactly what we look for in Burgundy: a true vigneron in a specific village. Every wine François makes is from Givry, from vineyards that he planted and nurtured himself–something that is exceedingly rare in Burgundy today, and will become more and more so over time.

Grape / Blend
Pinot Noir

Origin
Givry, Burgundy, France

Tasting Notes
The nose is a heady mix of ripe cherry, raspberry fruit, and spicy oak. It feels decadent, even a bit naughty, like cashmere undies or putting truffles on everything. Each sip is full of flavor, delivering on the promise of the alluring nose and offering pure, effortless deliciousness. The wines from the Côte Chalonnaise appellation of Givry have long held “great value” status. François is entering “great at any price” status.

90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the richer, riper wines in the cellar, which will see a full 18 months' élevage, the 2020 Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cras Long exhibits aromas of cherries, berries, licorice, mint and spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with plenty of powdery tannins, it's a rather muscular red by Lumpp's standards.

Product size: 750ml