Wine area
Givry AOC
Givry AOC is a designated wine appellation located within the Burgundy region of France. Givry AOC produces predominantly fragrant red Pinot Noir and limited white Chardonnay in the central Côte Chalonnaise.
Overview
Slopes around Givry, Dracy-le-Fort, and Jambles combine warm exposure with limestone soils, yielding cherry-scented reds of freshness and supple structure.
History
Givry’s wines have a historic reputation traditionally linked with the court of Henri IV; AOC status dates to 1946.
Geography
Vineyards occupy an amphitheater of east- and southeast-facing hills west of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Climate
Continental conditions are moderated by shelter and favorable sun exposure.
Soils
Limestone and marl soils vary with clay, gravel, and iron-rich deposits.
Wine styles
Red Pinot Noir dominates; a smaller quantity of white Chardonnay is produced.
Notable features
Its compact amphitheater and aromatic red-wine style distinguish Givry within the Côte Chalonnaise.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.