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
10,000 vines/ha
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil
In the vineyard
The vineyard is managed with care and precision: the soil is regularly tilled to improve structure and microbial activity, and the canopy is maintained for ideal sun exposure. Yield control is applied to ensure concentration and balance. Harvesting is carried out manually or mechanically, depending on vintage conditions.
Winemaking
100% destemmed, followed by a 4 to 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration. Gentle extraction is achieved through pump-overs and punch-downs. Vatting lasts 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged for 9 months in oak barrels.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 50 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
This wine shows a beautiful cherry-red color. The nose is fruity, evoking morello cherry and raspberry. On the palate, it offers roundness and elegance, with fruit-driven flavors and silky tannins.
Visual appearance
Cherry-red hue
At nose
Morello cherry, raspberry
On the palate
Round, elegant, fruity, with silky tannins
Food pairings
This wine pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, barbecue, terrines, charcuterie, and mild cheeses.
