Vincent Girardin : Volnay 1er cru "Les Pitures" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Vincent Girardin's Volnay 2022

Tasting

Colour
The glass reveals a vivid ruby hue evolving towards a pale garnet, showing lovely brilliance and depth of colour.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens with great complexity, combining notes of red and black fruits such as cherry, redcurrant, blackberry and blackcurrant. Delicate floral touches of violet and peony intertwine with a subtle mineral freshness.

Palate
The attack is fresh and direct, carried by lovely vivacity. The palate reveals a soft, velvety texture, supported by silky, high-quality tannins. Juicy flavours of raspberry and fresh red fruits unfold through to a persistent, vibrant and delicately saline finish.

Food and wine pairing

This Volnay 2022 from Vincent Girardin pairs beautifully with delicate poultry or feathered game such as pheasant or roast capon. It also complements white meats in a light sauce, pork fillet, and well-matured Burgundian cheeses such as Cîteaux.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate this red wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 14 and 16°C. It can be cellared and will reach its peak until around 2030.

The elegance and mineral purity of a great Volnay from Maison Vincent Girardin

The estate

Founded in 1980 in Burgundy, Maison Vincent Girardin started with just two hectares before expanding to today's 33-hectare vineyard. Based in Meursault, this prestigious estate is currently led by Jean-Pierre Nié, Chairman, and Éric Germain, Managing Director and winemaker. The estate stands out for its minimalist philosophy, favouring limited intervention in the cellar to allow the authenticity of the terroirs to express itself. This constant pursuit of excellence earned the house the title of Best Négociant of the Year 2023.

The vineyard

This wine comes from old vine plots aged 65 years, located southeast of the village of Volnay. The vines flourish on renowned climats such as "Les Blanches", "Les Grands Champs" and "Les Pluchots". The terroir is characterised by stony, ferruginous Bathonian limestone soils resting on brown loam. The vines are farmed with the utmost respect for the environment, with deep ploughing, the use of natural compost and Guyot pruning.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by particularly mild weather. After a start to the growing season with a slight rainfall deficit and episodes of spring frost with no major impact, the season stood out for above-average temperatures and record sunshine, providing ideal conditions for optimal ripening of the berries.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand, with rigorous sorting both in the vineyard and at the winery. After light crushing and destemming, the berries undergo cold maceration before fermentation in stainless steel tanks, punctuated by measured punching down and pumping over. Gentle pneumatic pressing precedes 14 months' ageing in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new. The wine is bottled according to the lunar calendar, without fining and with very light filtration.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%)