François Lumpp

History of Domaine François Lumpp

The history of Domaine François Lumpp is inseparable from that of Givry. Since 1977, the Lumpp brothers have cultivated the vine as a family in this discreet appellation of the Côte Chalonnaise, one of the most historically renowned in Burgundy (Henri IV had made it his favourite wine, no doubt because his mistress was from the region). Following the separation of the family estate in 1991, François Lumpp set out on his own with 4 hectares and created his own label, focusing exclusively on the finest Premiers Crus climates of Givry. His wife Isabelle, then a teacher, gradually joined him before devoting herself entirely to the estate.

Through rigorous massal selections, François gradually developed his estate around the finest Premiers Crus sites of Givry, generally located mid-slope and at the top of the slope. The property expanded little by little to reach 9.5 hectares, with parcels and grape varieties of the highest quality. Today, the estate is managed by the new generation: Anne-Cécile oversees the cellar, her brother Pierre and his partner Nicolas manage the vineyard, guided by the benevolent advice of François and Isabelle. This successful family transition ensures the continuity of a refined and precise style, celebrated by enthusiasts worldwide and exported by the finest importers.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine François Lumpp

The vineyard of Domaine François Lumpp spans 9.5 hectares, entirely within the Givry appellation, which is a remarkable distinction: François and his family are true growers of a single specific village, something rarely seen today in Burgundy. The estate cultivates 11 different Premiers Crus climates among the most prestigious of the appellation: A Vigne Rouge (the flagship cuvée), Petit Marole, Crausot (in red and white), Teppe des Chenèves (in red and white), Clos du Cras Long, Le Pied du Clou, and other single-parcel climates. In addition, the village-level cuvées Givry Blanc and Givry Rouge are crafted with the same care.

The soils of Givry are predominantly clay-limestone, rich in minerals, with a high iron content in certain parcels, lending structure, depth and finesse to the wines. The grape varieties are dominated by Pinot Noir for the reds, complemented by Chardonnay for the whites. The vineyard is managed using sustainable agriculture, with strong environmental standards: as early as 1995, François Lumpp made the decision to abandon all chemical weed control, favouring products permitted in organic farming. Vine and soil work is extremely meticulous, sometimes carried out by horse to preserve the delicacy of the soil structure. Harvesting is entirely manual, at optimal ripeness, with a strict sorting in the vineyard followed by a second sorting at the winery on a sorting table.

Winemaking at Domaine François Lumpp

In the cellar, the Lumpp team applies precise winemaking in the pure Burgundian tradition, aiming to preserve the natural elegance of the fruit and the singularity of each climat. For the reds, Pinot Noir grapes benefit from careful vinification in vats, with controlled macerations and delicate extractions to preserve pure aromas and elegant tannins. For the whites, Chardonnay grapes are gently pressed and settled before fermentation in barrels.

The wines are aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months, with a measured proportion of new wood varying according to the cuvée and vintage (averaging around one third, up to 70% for certain recent red cuvées under the influence of the new generation). Under Anne-Cécile's leadership, the estate now uses 400-litre barrels for the whites in order to better preserve freshness. Bottling is scheduled according to the lunar calendar. Wines signed F. Lumpp are highly sought after by discerning enthusiasts, and stand out for their remarkable consistency: a very mineral profile for the whites, precision and elegance for the reds, in a style that can confidently rival the finest Burgundies of the Côte d'Or.

The Cuvées of Domaine François Lumpp

The Givry Blanc Village is the estate's entry-level white wine. A Chardonnay of great purity, marked by a very mineral and saline profile, ideal for opening a tasting before the estate's Givry Premiers Crus. A taut palate, fine salinity and beautiful length, in a style highly representative of the white wines of the Côte Chalonnaise.

The Givry 1er Cru Crausot Blanc is one of the emblematic white Premiers Crus of the estate. A taut and complex Chardonnay, marked by an incisive mineral backbone, refined aromas of white flowers, citrus and toasted hazelnut, with a long and persistent finish.

The Givry 1er Cru Teppe des Chenèves Blanc is another white gem of the estate. A Chardonnay with aromas of apple blossom and marzipan, with an ample yet finely chiseled palate and a persistent finish. An elegant wine that can be enjoyed young or reveal its full complexity with a few years of cellaring, perfect alongside a well-aged Comté.

The Givry Rouge Village is the estate's iconic red village-level cuvée. A generous and precise Pinot Noir, marked by vibrant fruit, fine tannins and a balanced finish, in the house style defined by freshness and elegance.

The Givry 1er Cru Petit Marole is one of the great red Premiers Crus of the estate. A Pinot Noir of great finesse, marked by pure fruit, refined aromas and a fine mineral backbone, in a refreshing and complex expression of the climat.

The Givry 1er Cru A Vigne Rouge is the flagship and foremost cuvée of François Lumpp. A very fresh and refined Pinot Noir, to be enjoyed young or aged for 5 years or more in the cellar. An open-knit, fruity, silky and seductive wine that beckons — it is the estate's essential bottle and a perfect illustration of its open and elegant style.

The Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cras Long is a Premier Cru of great tension. A Pinot Noir characterized by its freshness and structure, lifted by a playful and refined oakiness. A Givry built for cellaring par excellence.

The Givry 1er Cru Le Pied du Clou is a delightful red Premier Cru, infused and suave, all floral freshness, with soft powdery tannins and textural indulgence, with a note of pomegranate on the finish. Rated 92/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.

The Givry 1er Cru Crausot Rouge is a Premier Cru red wine broader in style than Petit Marole, yet remaining refreshing and pure. A wine to decant for at least one hour for a well-deserved aeration if enjoyed in its youth, but one that reveals its full nobility with a few years of cellaring.

The Givry 1er Cru Teppe des Chenèves Rouge is a Premier Cru of full and refined substance. A Pinot Noir of surprising length, to be kept longer in the cellar than the estate's flagship cuvée, A Vigne Rouge. It is one of the estate's absolute red gems.

The Givry 1er Cru profond et séveux stands apart from the other cuvées by its density, which expresses silky tannins. A Pinot Noir built for long cellaring, in a deep and refined expression of the Givry terroir.