Domaine Ragot, Givry 1er Cru La Grande Berge 2019

A magnificent premier cru, La Grande Berge is located just above the winery at Domaine Ragot. It is the ripest, richest wine in the cellar. Vivid, dark fruits on the nose, lovely juicy texture on the palate and a long, firm but sweet finish but with more of a marked acidity and more cherry character than other cuvees. With one third new oak La Grande Berge always needs a bit more time to open up and this 2019 in now drinking beautifully. 

Nicolas Ragot makes Givry, Givry and more Givry and as a result is rather good at making Givry! Nicolas has been vinifying at the family nine-hectare domaine for the past 20+ years. Many changes have been made along the way. Most recently Domaine Ragot was accepted for the HVE level 3, the certification created by the French Ministry of Agriculture in 2011. HVE stands for Haute Valeur Environnementale and it does not only take into account what is done in the vineyards, but also all other environmental aspects of the domaine.