Givry 1er Cru Clos Jus 2024 Domaine François Lumpp | Burgundy

Discover the 2024 Givry 1er Cru Clos Jus | Domaine François Lumpp

The Givry 1er Cru Clos Jus 2024 from Domaine François Lumpp continues the tradition of this Burgundian estate’s great vintages. Founded in 1991 by François Lumpp and his wife Isabelle, the estate is now run by the next generation: Pierre and Anne-Cécile in the cellar, and Nicolas in the vineyard. This family transition has in no way diminished the estate’s legacy. Clos Jus remains the estate’s flagship wine, the one that embodies all of the estate’s ambition in a single vineyard.

Terroir and Grape Variety

Le Clos Jus is a small hillside located north of the village of Givry, facing due southwest. The soils are reddish-brown, deep clay-limestone, with fine marl in the subsoil. This structure retains just the right amount of water, without ever waterlogging the roots. Here, the Pinot Noir develops a dense body, which the sun’s exposure ripens consistently. A rare distinction: the vines are derived from massal selections originating from the Clos du Tart, one of the great vineyards of the Côte de Nuits. This choice of planting speaks volumes about the estate’s ambitions.

Viticulture and Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand and fully destemmed. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, which is carried out with indigenous yeasts in stainless-steel tanks. This use of indigenous yeasts preserves the terroir’s character. Aging lasts 12 months in barrels, 70% of which are new. This proportion of new oak is intentional: it adds body and structure without ever overwhelming the terroir’s mineral tension.

Givry 1er Cru Clos Jus 2024 | Domaine François Lumpp: The Sommelier’s Opinion

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin The Clos Jus exemplifies the most consistent and ambitious wines that Givry has to offer. The estate is recognized as one of the benchmarks ofthe Givry AOC, and this cuvée is the most direct demonstration of that. The oak from aging plays a supporting role, never masking the wine: it envelops without overshadowing. The 2022 vintage scored 94/100 in the RVF Guide; the 2024, from the same terroir and crafted with the same care, continues this stylistic tradition. Decanting for one hour at 16°C will allow the wine to fully open up. Its peak drinking window is between 2029 and 2035: a Premier Cru to be enjoyed over the long term, not to be rushed.

The Nose

The nose opens with fresh red fruits—cherry and raspberry—carried by a floral hint of violet. A subtle spicy note, with white pepper and cinnamon, adds refinement to the overall profile. The minerality of the clay-limestone terroir is perceptible in the background, subtle yet persistent.

Palate

On the palate, the attack is full-bodied, with a silky, generous texture. The tannins are velvety, well-integrated into the fruit. The freshness of the terroir balances the concentration of the juice and maintains the wine’s structure. The finish is long and briny, with a savory persistence that calls for food.

Givry 1er Cru: Everything You Need to Know About This Appellation

Givry is an appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise, a subregion of Burgundy characterized by rolling hills and diverse soils. The climate is continental, with hot summers that promote consistent ripening of Pinot Noir. The appellation produces red wines with a distinctive vitality, often more approachable when young than their counterparts from the Côte de Nuits, yet capable of aging beautifully over time. The 1er Crus represent the appellation’s recognized pinnacle of quality. Le Clos Jus is one of the appellation’s most iconic climats. Its southwestern exposure and deep soils give it a richness and depth that set it apart even within the appellation itself. This wine does not seek to imitate the Côte d’Or: it asserts Givry’s identity with precision and character.