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
The “Les Peuillets” climat is located at the southern entrance of Savigny-lès-Beaune, bordering Beaune, on well-drained clay-limestone soils. Its favorable exposure ensures consistent ripening, and the terroir gives Pinot Noir finesse, balanced structure, and elegant aromatic expression.
In the vineyard
The vines are cultivated using environmentally respectful practices, with careful soil management and close attention to grape maturity.
Harvest
Harvesting is done by hand, with selective sorting directly in the vineyard to ensure optimal quality.
Winemaking
The grapes are fully destemmed. A short cold pre-fermentation maceration helps extract delicate aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in open vats with temperature control, allowing 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 adapted to the vintage. This ageing adds complexity, roundness, and excellent ageing potential, while preserving the fruit and the character of the terroir.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 45 years old
Serving
This Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru red is best served between 13 and 15°C. It can be enjoyed young for its freshness and aromatic brightness, but gains depth and complexity with a few years of ageing.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Bright, clear, and intense ruby color. The nose reveals aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, raspberry, blackberry), enhanced by floral and lightly spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is supple, fresh, and structured, with fine, silky tannins. The overall impression is harmonious, elegant, and persistent—typical of great Pinot Noirs from the Côte de Beaune.
Food pairings
This wine pairs beautifully with grilled or roasted red meats, poultry in sauce, slow-cooked dishes such as coq au vin, and aged soft or hard cheeses.
