The planted area of Domaine Girault currently totals 12 ha, spread over the renowned “Grand Chemarin”, “Petit Chemarin” and “Chêne Marchand” hillsides.
The estate is divided into 38 parcels of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Sancerre (AOC):
31 plots are planted with Sauvignon Blanc
7 plots are planted with Pinot Noir.
Terroirs and vines
Our terroirs are highly diversified throughout the estate. Our soils are 50% clay-limestone, 19% clay, 25% limestone and 6% flint clay.
The average age of our vines
The estate is divided into 38 parcels of Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Sancerre (AOC):
31 plots are planted with Sauvignon Blanc
7 plots are planted with Pinot Noir.
Terroirs and vines
Our terroirs are highly diversified throughout the estate. Our soils are 50% clay-limestone, 19% clay, 25% limestone and 6% flint clay.
The average age of our vines
Presentation
Presentation
Domaine Girault wines are made from blends of these different terroirs, allowing them to express their aromatic complexity and further characterize their minerality.
Terroir
From vines 15 to 30 years old, the Pinot Noir grape is grown on 100% clay-silica (flint) soils.
In the vineyard
Ridging and hoeing. Single Guyot pruning.
Planting density 7,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare.
All these plots are cultivated in a sustainable way to respect the environment as much as possible.
Planting density 7,000 to 8,000 vines per hectare.
All these plots are cultivated in a sustainable way to respect the environment as much as possible.
Winemaking
After pressing, Sancerre Rosé ferments in vats. It is racked in January and bottled in March. Slightly tinted, it has great finesse. All these parcels are cultivated in a sustainable way to respect the environment as much as possible.
Ageing
Aged in bottle.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 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
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Nose: Rose.
Palate: thirst-quenching, fresh floral, lively and gourmand
Palate: thirst-quenching, fresh floral, lively and gourmand
Food pairings
Pastel-colored Sancerre Rosé is a fruity wine with aromas reminiscent of rose blossom. It goes equally well with asparagus, grilled meats, charcuterie, exotic cuisine or barbecues.
Very refreshing, it will accompany your summer meals.
Very thirst-quenching, it goes equally well with hot starters, charcuterie, exotic menus or barbecues.
Very refreshing, it will accompany your summer meals.
Very thirst-quenching, it goes equally well with hot starters, charcuterie, exotic menus or barbecues.
