Givry Premier Cru Petit Marole Blanc 2013

Just like its red counterpart, Domaine François Lumpp’s Givry 1er Cru Petit Marole Blanc is a work of art. For a barrel fermented from the south of Burgundy, you’d be forgiven for expecting this to be a rich and powerful affair. But it’s not, it’s almost lace-like in its delicacy, intricacy and prettiness. Zest, pith, juice and blossom, this is all citrus, and a perfect partner for simply cooked fish or ceviche.

When François and Isabelle Lumpp broke away from the family business and replanted their vineyards, they became one of the finest produces on the Côte Chalonnaise. Givry is one of those too often underestimated regions of Burgundy, but in the hands of this dynamic duo, it offers incredible value for money, especially considering that this is a Premier Cru and the plot is smaller than a football pitch.