Domaine Piquet Girardin was born from the merger of two estates, Anne-Marie Girardin's and Dominique Piguet's, both from families with deep winegrowing roots. Today, their son Damien takes over.
The domaine has grown with each acquisition. Todya they cultivates 18 appellations on around 12 hectares of the finest Côte de Beaune vineyards, from Pommard to Maranges, via Meursault, Auxey-Duresses, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay.
The domaine has grown with each acquisition. Todya they cultivates 18 appellations on around 12 hectares of the finest Côte de Beaune vineyards, from Pommard to Maranges, via Meursault, Auxey-Duresses, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay.
Presentation
Presentation
Meursault is bordered from north to south and west by Volnay, Monthélie, Auxey-duresses and Puligny-montrachet. Famous for its centuries of history, Meursault produces great white wines of historic and international renown.
Location
Meursault Village comes from 3 parcels: Limozin, Gruyaches and Vireuils
Density: 10,000 vines/ha
Exposition: south / southwest
Density: 10,000 vines/ha
Exposition: south / southwest
Terroir
Terroir: Clay-limestone
In the vineyard
Altitude: Average of 230m
Winemaking
Stainless steel vat.
Ageing
Aged 100% in oak barrels for 12 months, with regular batonnage (40% new barrels), this concentration of new barrels allows us to express the powerful, fat, gourmet character of these climates, like salt on racy meat.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
GM : NO
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Tasting
This blend has a golden color. The nose offers notes of ripe white fruit. The palate is round, complex and full on the attack. The finish is round and fine, with freshness, yellow fruit and almond, and a hint of minerality.
Food pairings
Perfect with foie gras, creamed poultry or creamed fish.
