Presentation
Located in the heart of Savigny-lès-Beaune, this family estate dates back over five centuries. Brothers Philippe and Jean-Jacques Girard, heirs to ancestral know-how, each developed their own estate. Today, Arnaud Girard, Philippe's son, takes over. The estate spans 11 hectares, practicing sustainable viticulture, with a distribution of 60% whites and 40% reds, on prestigious appellations: Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses, Aloxe-Corton, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Pommard, and Volnay. Vinifications respect the vintage, with careful aging in oak barrels, offering elegant wines with great aging potential. Its distinctive feature? Rigorous family transmission and precise vinification that honor the terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.
Location
10,000 vines per hectare
Terroir
White clay-rich soils with high limestone content
In the vineyard
The vineyard is carefully managed with regular soil tilling to promote healthy root systems. Sustainable practices ensure vine balance, and yield control is applied to preserve aromatic precision. Harvesting is adapted to each parcel’s maturity, done either manually or mechanically depending on conditions and timing.
Winemaking
100% destemmed, followed by gentle pressing and settling (débourbage). Alcoholic fermentation takes place in tanks over 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, with 20% to 30% new oak to bring structure and subtle complexity.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 5 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Golden-hued in the glass, this wine opens with aromas of white flowers, flint, green almond, and orange blossom. The palate is firm and full, with a rich and rounded mouthfeel that reflects both terroir and skilled vinification.
Visual appearance
Golden robe
At nose
White flowers, flint, green almond, orange blossom
On the palate
Full-bodied, firm, and generous
Food pairings
A great match for firm-textured fish or steamed and grilled shellfish. It also pairs beautifully with dense-textured poultry dishes.
