Givry Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Number of premiers crus in Givry
A
38 (study manual says 26)
2
Q
3 points of distinction for Givry
A
1) most stylish of Côte Chalonnaise reds
2) favorite of King Henri IV
3) transition zone from the marl and chalky limestone of the north to the richer, sandier limestone of the Mâconnais
3
Q
Why did Givry fall out of favor?
A
Givry was slow to replant following phylloxera
