Domaine Thenard 2019 Givry Clos Du Cellier Aux Monies-Premier Cru, Burgundy

This is a very old vineyard.  In fact, the neck label proudly states “Préféré du Roi Henri IV”, preference of King Henri IV”, which still must provide a little prestige after 400 years!   We fell in love with this wine at first sniff, it’s a glorious, fruit forward aroma that aptly signals what’s to come.  Loaded with fruit, ample in the mouth, somehow the wine manages to remain fresh, despite its considerable ripeness.  Some grip in the finish, tying up the wine nicely.  It makes a great introduction to Burgundy.