Vincent Lumpp
Vincent Lumpp works the Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy's southern tier, where Pinot Noir finds a cooler, mineral expression. The winery's focus is Givry, the appellation's flagship red, bottled across three premier cru sites. Clos du Cras Long, La Grande Berge, and Clos Saint-Paul each capture distinct terroir within the same limestone-rich slope. These are structured, age-worthy Pinots—lean and precise rather than opulent, with the acidity and tannin that define cool-climate Burgundy. Wine Enthusiast has rated the portfolio, with Clos du Cras Long reaching 90 points. The Côte Chalonnaise remains less heralded than the Côte d'Or to the north, but its best producers deliver serious wines at more approachable prices. Vincent Lumpp's three-vineyard strategy reveals how much variation a single appellation can hold.
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