Presentation
The viticultural history of the Girard family dates back more than five centuries in Savigny-lès-Beaune. Jean-Jacques Girard perpetuates this tradition by creating his own estate, continuing the work of seven generations before him. In 2008, his son Vincent Girard joined the estate, consolidating the family's identity. Today, the estate covers 15 hectares and produces about 100,000 bottles per year. Viticulture is based on a sustainable approach and a deep respect for the terroir, combining traditional methods and technical innovations. The wines, vinified with precision and aged in oak barrels, express the typicity of the great terroirs of Savigny-lès-Beaune and neighboring appellations. They offer superb complexity, combining structure, finesse, and remarkable aging potential.
Terroir
Located in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune, the village of Aloxe-Corton is renowned for its powerful and structured red wines. The Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard’s plots lie on deep, stony clay-limestone soils with an east to southeast exposure. This terroir gives Pinot Noir excellent concentration, firm tannic structure, and remarkable ageing potential.
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated using environmentally respectful practices, with meticulous soil management and close monitoring of grape ripeness.
Harvest
Harvesting is done by hand, with selective sorting directly in the vineyard to ensure optimal fruit quality.
Winemaking
The grapes are fully destemmed. A cold pre-fermentation maceration helps extract delicate aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in open vats with temperature control, allowing for gentle tannin extraction and precise aromatic expression. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels.
Ageing
The wine is aged in French oak barrels for approximately 14 to 15 months, with a proportion of new oak tailored to the vintage. This ageing adds complexity, structure, and excellent ageing potential, while preserving the fruit and typicity of the terroir.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
This Aloxe-Corton red is best served between 14 and 16°C. It shows beautifully after a few years in the cellar, revealing its depth, complexity, and elegance.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Deep ruby color, brilliant and clear. The nose is intense, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), licorice, leather, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, structured, and powerful, with firm yet elegant tannins. The finish is long and persistent, showcasing the full potential of this great Burgundian terroir.
Food pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled or sauced red meats, roasted game, slow-cooked dishes such as wild boar stew, and aged hard cheeses.
