Wines from Emmanuel Giboulot, Bourgogne, tasted at Dynamic Vines
Website: https://www.dynamicvines.com/
Dynamic Vines is a respected importer of biodynamic, organic and low-intervention wines based in Bermondsey, London. On Saturday morning they open their doors to the public. I was doing the Spa Terminus crawl and stopped in, and they were doing a tasting of wines from Emannuel Giboulot. So I was happy to taste through what was open. I’ve not tasted the Giboulot wines before, and I was impressed, especially with the whites. These are wines that transcend their lowly appellations.
Giboulot’s father was a pioneer of organic farming in Bourgogne in the 1970s. Emmanuel tried his hand at acting, then returned to the region in 1985 to establish his own organic domaine. The Maison wines are negociants, and the Domaine wines are made from his own vineyards. All are farmed biodynamically.
Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot Terres Burgondes 2022 IGP de Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche, France
This is made from Pinot Bourrot (Pinot Gris). Textured and mineral with a nice citrus thread but also a touch of spicy richness. Lovely weight. 93/100
Maison Emmanuel Giboulot Terres Macônnaises 2022 Mâcon Villages, France
12.5% alcohol.This has lovely presence with some spicy detail and lovely intensity. Bold citrus, hint of apple, some nice spiciness. This is really impressive with great concentration. 94/100
Maison Emmanuel Giboulot Bourgogne Blanc 2022 France
12.5% alcohol. This has real focus and precision with good acidity under the bold citrus and apple fruit. Some fine spicy framing here. Lively and intense with lovely layered texture. 94/100
Domaine Emmanuel Giboulot Terres Burgondes 2023 IGP de Sainte-Marie-la-Blanche, France
12% alcohol. Sweetly fruited with some stewed cherry and strawberry fruit, and a hint of reduction. Low extraction with a sense of elegance. 93/100
Maison Emmanuel Giboulot Bourgogne Rouge 2023 France
12.5% alcohol. Sweetly aromatic with a hint of oxidative character. Ripe, sweet, generous and silky with a core of sweet fruit and soft tannins. Very expressive and open. 93/100
