Presentation
Family property since 1938, Domaine Xavier & Guillemette BESSON is located in Givry, in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, in a fortified residence dating back to the Middle Ages. The magnificent cellar with ribbed vault is classified as a historical monument and hosts concerts every summer as part of the "Les Musicaves" festival. From 1989, Xavier and Guillemette BESSON took over the management of the family estate and focused production on estate-bottled wines. They cultivate 9 hectares of vineyards in the Givry appellation, for red and white wines, villages and 1er Cru, and Beaune red 1er Cru. Great attention is paid to
Location
The Givry premier Cru "Les Bois Gautiers" comes from a one-hectare plot that we completely replanted in 2009 with very fine selections of the Pinot Noir grape variety to better highlight the characteristics of this very beautiful terroir. Indeed, this Climat is located on the slopes of Givry most oriented to the South.
Terroir
A clay-limestone terroir
In the vineyard
Guyot Poussard pruning system. Soil management under the row and natural grass cover in the row. Integrated pest management.
Harvest
Hand-picked harvests.
Winemaking
100% destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration. Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. Pneumatic pressing.
Ageing
Gravity filling then aging for 12 months in barrels, 30% of which are new. Bottling at the estate.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 15 years old
Serving
14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Fine wine with aromas of ripe fruits and soft tannins.
Food pairings
This wine goes well with pâtés, cured ham, and fine charcuterie, but also with meats such as beef steaks, braised veal, pot-au-feu, and roasted Bresse chicken. You can also enjoy it with soft cheeses: camembert, brie de Meaux, reblochon.
Classic food and wine pairings
French cuisine