Thénard - Givry Rouge 1er Cru 'Les Bois Chevaux' 2023

Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023

Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023 comes from the historic center of Givry, where the Thénard family has owned vineyards since 1760 and is known today as a major landowner in Le Montrachet, among other places. What kind of wine is Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023? It's a classic Burgundian red made from 100% Pinot Noir, with elegant power, refined red fruit, and a structure that immediately evokes a serious Côte Chalonnaise.

Vineyards and region

The grapes for Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023 come from France, from Burgundy, from the Côte Chalonnaise in the Givry 1er Cru appellation, from the Premier Cru vineyard Les Bois Chevaux. This vineyard is situated on a slope with clay and limestone soils, considered one of the best combinations in Givry for powerful yet refined Pinot Noir. The chalky subsoil creates tension and freshness, while the clay gives the wine added depth and concentration. Domaine Thénard practices traditional vineyard management and deliberately keeps yields low, allowing the grapes to develop abundant flavor and structure. The same estate also produces great wines from Corton, Grands Echézeaux, and Le Montrachet, so in this Givry, you can taste how a top estate applies its signature to a lesser-known but highly interesting provenance.

Vinification and maturation

After the manual harvest, the grapes are rigorously selected and fermented traditionally in open-top wooden vats, a method Domaine Thénard has used for generations. In these open-top vats, the winemaker has considerable control over the capping of the skins and the pumping process, allowing the color, aroma, and tannins to be slowly and delicately extracted. Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux is then aged in oak barrels, some of which are new and the rest from older barrels. This gives the wine subtle notes of vanilla and sweet spices without the wood overpowering the fruit. The alcohol content is around 13 percent, which perfectly suits Givry's elegant, classic style and provides sufficient backbone for several years of bottle aging.

Grape composition

Pinot Noir – Les Bois Chevaux, Givry 1er Cru
Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023 is 100 percent Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard Les Bois Chevaux in Givry, where the combination of clay and chalky soils produces ripe red fruit, refined spiciness and a tense yet silky tannin structure.

Tasting notes and serving suggestions

In the glass, Thénard Givry Rouge 1er Cru Les Bois Chevaux 2023 displays a bright, ruby-red color. The nose opens with very ripe yet soft berries such as redcurrant and blackcurrant, complemented by a hint of licorice and subtle notes of wood, vanilla, and sweet spices. On the palate, the wine is elegant and fresh, with a generous core of red and dark fruit, a round texture, and silky tannins that provide excellent balance. The finish is fruity and clean, with a delicate spicy note that lingers. Serve this Givry between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius in a generous Burgundy glass. At the table, it pairs perfectly with poultry such as chicken or duck, veal or pork tenderloin, lamb dishes with herbs, and creamy mushroom dishes or soft and semi-hard cheeses.