Grapes for this Pinot Noir came from vineyards averaging 28 years. Winemaker Denis Valdenaire opted for oak aging with a slightly different angle from others I tasted in Givry; 80% of the wine was aged for 12 months in oak barrels, the remainder held in tanks. The deeply-colored wine shows an open nose with ample fruit and the flavors have good structure, supported by tart acidity. A pleasant Pinot but it lacks varietal definition and length.
Domaine Chofflet-Valdenaire, Givry (Burgundy, France) 2008
By Gerald D. Boyd