Domaine du Cellier aux Moines : Givry 1er cru "Clos du Cellier aux Moines" 2018

This wine comes from the walled home vineyard of this domaine. With its intense perfumes and dense texture, it is concentrated, structured and ready for aging. Dark plums and fresh acidity add more dimensions and complexity. Drink this wine from 2024.

Unsurprisingly, given the warmth of the vintage, the 2018 leads with a pristine and dark cherry-like power than overshadows the mineral aspect hiding underneath. Though lacking the tensile nature of the 2017, it displays uplifting acidity, especially in the finish, that offsets the ripeness. Appropriately reticent given its youthfulness, it blossoms with air. The cashmere-like texture and harmony at this stage suggests it will develop well. It’s scheduled for release in the Autumn of 2021.

This is a bright and beautifully fruited red with strawberry, raspberry and mineral aromas and flavors. A stoney undertone, too. Medium-body, firm tannins and a polished finish. A little tight at the end. Better in 2023, but already delicious.

Lovely fruity profile carried by wild strawberry, with an intense palate, taut tannins that are just slightly firm, and a long, persistent finish. Very true to Givry.

Deep ruby color, with a profound nose. Whole-cluster fermentation brings an aromatic profile of intense fruit, a serious level of ripeness, and a precise, pure, spicy palate with elegantly integrated oak. Its concentration, due to a hail episode at flowering, is supported by ripe tannins and a fine texture that will ensure long ageing potential.