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 cuvée is a blend of several parcels from the Savigny-lès-Beaune red appellation.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Winemaking
100% destemming.
Pre-fermentation maceration for 4 to 5 days.
Pump-overs and punch-downs.
Total vatting time: 10 to 15 days.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels for about 10 months, with 15 to 20% new oak.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 60 years old
Ingredients & nutrition ›
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The wine displays a deep cherry-red hue. The nose opens with aromas of red and black fruits such as blackcurrant, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate, it offers a moderately tannic yet full-bodied structure. Its well-balanced roundness and volume, along with a measured power, often evoke morello cherries, all wrapped in finesse and elegance.
Visual appearance
Intense cherry-red color.
At nose
Expressive aromas of red and black berries.
On the palate
Structured, round, and elegant, with notes of morello cherry and refined tannins.
Food pairings
Its generous body and rounded power pair wonderfully with a fine cut of beef, seared foie gras, or a crispy roast chicken. When it comes to cheese, it prefers delicate flavors such as Tomme, Brie, or Cantal.
