Givry Blanc `Cuvée Amelie` Domaine Besson 2020

Country
France
Region
Burgundy, Maconnais & Chalonnaise
Producer
Domaine Besson
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (100%)
Type
White
Style
Crisp
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Côte Chalonnaise lies between the Cote de Beaune to the north and the Mâconnais to the south. Côte Chalonnaise is made up of five communes, from north to south these are Bouzeron, Rully, Mercurey, Givry and Montagny. The Mâconnais is centred around the town of Mâcon and has a warmer climate which is largely due to the hilly topography which leads to lower levels of rainfall but also due to its position south of the Cote d`Or, both of which help ripening conditions in the vineyards and give the richer style found in the Cote Chalonnaise. As is the case across Burgundy, the presence of limestone in the Chalonnaise is vital. The increased minerality it creates in the wines is highly valued and the best vineyard plots are often those with a high content of limestone.

Producer

Domaine Besson is a family-owned estate located in Givry in the Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy. It has 8.40 hectares of vines. It has been property of the Besson family since the 1930s and headed by Guillemette and Xavier Besson since 1989. They focus on creating wines which are the true expression on the terroir and make some of the few white wines that are made in Givry.
Tasting Notes
One of the very few white wines made in Givry. A pale lemon in colour with white peaches and floral nuances on the nose. The palate is round with notes of white blossom, candied lemon peel, peaches and a soft, creamy character. The rounded mouthfeel is nicely balanced by an elegant acidity and a long finish.
Food
A good accompaniment to creamy chicken dishes or white fish.