Description: White Givry 1er Cru Petit Marole 2024 | Domaine François Lumpp
The Givry 1er Cru White Petit Marole 2024 from Domaine François Lumpp is one of Burgundy’s most exclusive wines. Barely thirty ares on the slopes of the Côte Chalonnaise: a micro-parcel that makes it clear why this white wine is so rare. The Lumpp family, led by François, tends a 9.5-hectare vineyard with a rigor found only at estates where every action counts. Petit Marole is not a showcase wine. It is a white wine of conviction, born of a specific terroir and a commitment to letting nature take its course.
Terroir and Grape Variety
The plot is perched at an altitude of about 260 meters, facing due south and southeast. This orientation promotes slow, steady ripening without any sudden spikes. The soil, composed of limestone and fine marl, offers Chardonnay its two preferred conditions: natural drainage that limits yields, and sufficient depth for the roots to reach far. This is the source of the wine’s chalky minerality. It’s not the result of a winemaking formula, but rather the expression of the terroir itself.
Viticulture and Winemaking
The estate cultivates its vines using organic farming methods, with regular soil cultivation and a deliberate limitation of yields. Hand-harvesting whole clusters preserves the fruit’s integrity. Fermentation relies on indigenous yeasts, without any external adjustments. Aging lasts 12 months in barrels, with 30% new oak: enough to add body, but not enough to mask the terroir. It’s a balance that few estates maintain with such consistency.
White Givry 1er Cru Petit Marole 2024 | Domaine François Lumpp: The Sommelier’s Review
Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin
In the Givry 1er Cru appellation, the whites remain in the shadow of the reds. Unfairly so. Petit Marole is the clearest demonstration of this: thirty ares, a southeast exposure, and limestone that leaves its mark on every glass. This 2024 possesses that taut, upright character that one often seeks in the Côte Chalonnaise without always finding it. Its limited production, sourced from a single micro-parcel, makes it a rare, precise white—both generous and finely crafted—with a window of enjoyment stretching from 2027 to 2033. Serve at around 12°C with a fillet of John Dory in a salt crust: the pairing is obvious, almost inevitable.
The nose
The nose opens with fresh citrus and crisp white fruits, such as pear and vine peach. Acacia and linden blossoms add a vegetal lightness that brightens the overall profile without overshadowing it. Then, gradually, a chalky minerality creeps into the background—discreet yet precise. It speaks to the limestone soil better than any description ever could.
The Palate
On the palate, the attack is smooth and slightly rich, with a fullness shaped by 12 months in oak without becoming heavy. The tension arrives quickly—vivid and finely defined. It refocuses the palate and stretches the flavor. The Chardonnay’s fruity body blossoms without ever becoming overwhelming. The finish is briny and long, with a mineral-driven salivation that invites you to take another sip.
Givry 1er Cru: Everything You Need to Know About This Appellation
The Givry 1er Cru appellation is part of the Côte Chalonnaise, south of the Côte de Beaune. The village of Givry produces reds and whites on limestone and marl soils, at modest altitudes that are nonetheless crucial for consistent ripening. The white grape variety is exclusively Chardonnay. There are few Premier Cru wines here, and they are often little known to the general public, which makes them relatively affordable despite their high quality.
Le Petit Marole exemplifies what Givry can produce when the terroir is respected and the winemaker’s intervention is restrained. Thirty ares, ideal exposure, and meticulous aging: the conditions are perfect for a white wine that far exceeds the limited scope of its plot. This is not a showy wine. It is a wine of conviction.
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