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 vines are carefully tended using sustainable viticulture. Soil is lightly tilled to promote biodiversity and drainage, while canopy management ensures balanced ripening. Yields are strictly controlled to favor concentration. Harvesting is carried out manually or mechanically depending on the plot and grape maturity.
Winemaking
100% destemmed, followed by a 4 to 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration. Gentle extraction is performed with pump-overs and punch-downs. Total vatting lasts 10 to 15 days.
Ageing
Aged for 9 months in oak barrels, with 40% new oak, bringing depth and elegance.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This wine displays a robe ranging from soft vermilion to deep ruby. The bouquet reveals jammy blackcurrant and roasted notes. On the palate, the tannins are noble and fine. A deep and dense wine, it perfectly embodies the finesse and elegance that define the Volnay appellation.
Visual appearance
From bright vermilion to deep ruby
At nose
Jammy blackcurrant, toasted notes
On the palate
Elegant structure, fine tannins, deep and dense
Food pairings
Volnay wines, known for their elegance, fullness, and generosity, are a fine match for delicate dishes. Their violet, red berry, and vanilla notes—typical of younger Volnays—complement roasted meats and poultry (roast duck, stuffed quail, pork tenderloin). For more intensely flavored red meats (game), a more robust vintage will offer ideal support.
