Domaine Joblot Givry Premier Cru AC L'Empriente (2021)

The ‘l’Empreinte’ is a selection from all the premiers crus of the estate; a kind of communion of the finest red terroirs of the vineyard. Its complexity is compelling, with a nose of blackcurrant and cherry and a concentrated, refined finish that is an explosion of freshness. This is the finest estate in the Cote Chalonnaise in Burgundy. As Kermit Lynch says, ‘Joblot remains the region’s leading winemaker, with a selection of terroir-driven Pinots that are simply world class’. Indeed, it is the best the Chalonnaise has to offer. Year after year, Jean-Marc and now daughter Juliette make a range of 5 reds and 3 whites (mostly from Premier Cru vineyards) which are consistently excellent and show why Burgundy at its best is so impressive. Clive Coates puts it unequivocally: 'This is Givry's best estate' putting it down to controlled harvests, old vines and sophisticated use of oak. Jasper Morris MW describes this estate as ‘THE leader in Givry.'