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
Key vineyard practices include careful soil management, regular treatments tailored to vintage conditions, canopy management for optimal sun exposure, and yield control to ensure grape concentration and balance.
Winemaking
100% destemming, followed by gentle pressing and settling (débourbage). Alcoholic fermentation takes place in tanks over 8 to 10 days.
Ageing
Aged for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, with 20% new oak to enhance structure and complexity without overpowering the wine’s character.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 20 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Rounded and often opulent, this wine opens with an elegant and lively attack. On the palate, its creamy texture blends harmoniously with a persistent, smooth richness.
Food pairings
An ideal match for refined white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce. Also pairs beautifully with fish dishes, whether in spiced couscous or prepared in Asian style, curried or wok-fried. Its aromatic depth makes it a particularly great companion to salmon.
