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, followed by pre-fermentation maceration (4 to 5 days), pump-overs and punch-downs. Total vatting time: 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged in oak barrels for approximately 10 months, with 15 to 20% new oak.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The wine displays a deep cherry-red robe. The nose opens with aromas of small red and black fruits such as blackcurrant, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate, the structure is subtly tannic and full-bodied. The balance between roundness and volume, combined with a well-calibrated power, often evokes morello cherries, all with remarkable finesse and elegance.
Visual appearance
Deep cherry-red color.
At nose
Aromas of red and black berries (blackcurrant, cherry, raspberry).
On the palate
Textured and balanced, discreetly tannic, with notes reminiscent of morello cherry.
Food pairings
Its generous volume and rounded power make it a great companion for a fine cut of beef, seared foie gras, or crispy roasted poultry. For cheese, it pairs best with mild-flavored varieties such as Tomme, Brie, or Cantal.
