Domaine de la Ferte: Givry From the Devillard Family

Givry rarely gets mentioned in the same breath as Burgundy's famous Cote d'Or villages, yet it has quietly built a reputation for structured, honest red wine at accessible prices. Domaine de la Ferte, part of the Devillard family's Burgundy holdings alongside Chateau de Chamirey in Mercurey and Domaine des Perdrix further north, is one of the village's clearest expressions.

A Cote Chalonnaise Village Worth Knowing

Givry sits in the Cote Chalonnaise, south of the Cote de Beaune, sharing similar limestone soils without the same international name recognition, and without the same prices. Domaine de la Ferte farms both village-level Givry and the Premier Cru Servoisine, a site that shows real depth once a few years of age soften its structure.

Part of a Wider Family Portfolio

Under the Devillard family's stewardship, Domaine de la Ferte shares technical resources and winemaking philosophy with its sibling estates in Mercurey and Nuits-Saint-Georges, giving a small Givry domaine access to a level of expertise that would be hard to build independently at this scale.

House Style: Structured and Honest

Expect firm, savoury red wine with real structure rather than a soft, immediately fruity style, closer in spirit to a serious Cote de Beaune red than a simple regional bottling. The Servoisine Premier Cru in particular rewards a few years of patience.

Why This Estate Fits Our Burgundy Focus

Domaine de la Ferte rounds out the Devillard family's presence in this month's series, showing how the same winemaking philosophy can express itself across three different corners of Burgundy, from Givry through Mercurey to Vosne-Romanee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Domaine de la Ferte related to Chateau de Chamirey?

Yes, both are part of the Devillard family's Burgundy portfolio, alongside Domaine des Perdrix in Nuits-Saint-Georges and Vosne-Romanee.

What is Servoisine?

A Givry Premier Cru vineyard farmed by Domaine de la Ferte, known for producing structured, age-worthy red wine beyond the village's everyday reputation.

Is Givry good value?

Yes, the village shares soil and climate similarities with parts of the Cote de Beaune but carries far less international recognition, keeping prices considerably more accessible.

Explore the range in our Domaine de la Ferte collection, or browse our Givry collection at The Vintage Wine Club.