2022 Givry Rouge 1er Cru Cuvée Ozymandias, Domaine Desvignes

• Style: Elegant, medium-bodied Pinot Noir
• Taste: Red cherry, raspberry, spiced earth, mineral grip, silky tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, mushroom & truffle, game & venison, beef & steak
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night
• Serve: 13.5% ABV, off-dry, 16–18°C

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

The 2022 Cuvée Ozymandias opens with layers of red cherry and raspberry that shift toward spiced earth and mineral grip—the hallmark of Pinot Noir grown on limestone-clay soils. Medium-bodied with silky tannin structure and linear acidity, this wine pushes savoury depth across the palate, making it supremely food-friendly.

The Winery — Domaine Desvignes

Established in 1870 with cellars from the 17th century, Domaine Desvignes is now led by fifth-generation Gautier, who took the helm in 2016 after training internationally in Oregon. He represents a new wave of Burgundy winemakers bringing sustainable practices and fresh vision to the region. The 2022 inaugural release draws from two premier cru parcels—Le Vernoy and Crémillons—planted on relatively young vines (7–11 years old). At harvest, fruit arrived with vibrant aromatics and excellent balance. Gautier destemmed entirely, cooled on skins for five days, fermented gently in stainless-steel with careful pump-overs, then matured in previously-used French oak for a year before a final three-month marriage in steel. Only 1,800 bottles produced—a deeply personal vintage named after Shelley's poem and dedicated to Gautier's daughter.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is a wine that rewards presence at table. Drink it with roasted duck, mushroom risotto, or aged Burgundy cheese, where its balanced structure and food-focused profile feel essential rather than ornamental. At 13.5% alcohol with 6.3g/L acidity, it suits Sunday lunch with family or an intimate date night. Explore our France selection and our medium bodied red wine range for refinement over extraction across Burgundy and beyond.