Based in the heart of Poncey, south of Givry, Domaine Vincent Lumpp farms with rigour and passion its 9 hectares devoted to the Clos-Saint-Paul, which it owns exclusively as a monopole. This privileged site in the Côte Chalonnaise has clay-limestone soils that give Pinot Noir a distinctive personality, halfway between the mineral tension of the Côte de Nuits and the sunny generosity of the Mâconnais. Sustainable farming and meticulous plot selection reflect a deep commitment to the authentic expression of the terroir. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by twelve months' ageing in oak barrels, completes a resolutely artisanal approach.

The colour is a deep garnet red, with violet glints that betray the youth of the 2023 vintage. The nose opens on a generous bouquet of blueberry and black cherry, soon followed by hints of liquorice and a touch of lightly smoky blond tobacco that adds appealing complexity. On the palate, the attack is frank and fleshy, carried by a dense but never heavy texture; the velvety tannins blend elegantly into a fresh, persistent structure, giving way to a finish of fruit and sweet spices.

It pairs beautifully with roast capon with herbs, beef fillet en croûte or a platter of mature Époisses and Comté; serve it between 15 and 17 °C, and don't hesitate to decant it for an hour to release the full aromatic range of this young premier cru.