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/ha
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil
In the vineyard
The vineyard is managed with great care: regular soil tilling encourages root development, while thoughtful canopy management and green harvesting help control yields and optimize ripeness. Harvesting is adapted to plot and grape maturity, carried out manually or mechanically depending on the conditions.
Winemaking
100% destemming, pre-fermentation cold maceration for 4 to 5 days. Gentle extraction through pump-overs and punch-downs. Total vatting lasts 10 to 15 days, ensuring fruit purity and refined tannin integration.
Ageing
Aged for 9 months in oak barrels, including 10% new oak, to subtly support the wine’s structure without masking its fruit-driven character.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
This is a fresh and fruit-forward wine, showing a vibrant cherry-red color with deep ruby highlights. The nose reveals notes of cherry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, occasionally joined by hints of pomegranate or peony. The palate is supple and delicate, with fine tannins and a juicy, elegant mouthfeel that leads to a light, fresh finish.
Visual appearance
Cherry-red with ruby reflections
At nose
Red and black berries, floral touches
On the palate
Supple, fruity, fine tannins, fresh finish
Food pairings
Perfect for apéritif boards combining cured meats and cheeses. A great match for grilled poultry, white meats, or roast beef. It also complements soft cheeses beautifully.
