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
This parcel is located on an east-facing hillside slope.
Terroir
Limestone soils
In the vineyard
The vineyard benefits from excellent sun exposure and drainage thanks to its hillside location. Soil is lightly tilled to preserve its structure and biodiversity. Canopy management ensures good aeration and balanced ripening, while yields are controlled to favor aromatic concentration. Harvesting is carried out manually or mechanically depending on the vintage.
Winemaking
100% destemmed, followed by gentle pressing and settling (débourbage). Alcoholic fermentation takes place in tanks for 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, with 20% to 30% new oak, adding structure and aromatic elegance.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 20 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Golden in color, this wine opens with aromas of white flowers, flint, green almond, and orange blossom. On the palate, it is firm and complete, offering balance and depth.
Visual appearance
Golden robe
At nose
White flowers, flint, green almond, orange blossom
On the palate
Firm, complete, balanced
Food pairings
This wine pairs wonderfully with grilled fish and shellfish, osso buco, or slow-roasted lamb shoulder.
