Pierre Girardin : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Clos Saint-Jean" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jean" 2024 by Pierre Girardin

Tasting

Appearance
This wine unveils a beautiful, vibrant red hue.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet expresses floral and red fruit notes, accompanied by delicate spicy touches.

Palate
The palate stands out for its freshness and savoriness. The silky structure is supported by supple tannins, allowing a vibrant fruitiness to shine through with a very discreet oaky influence.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs harmoniously with tender white or red meats, poultry, or mushroom-based culinary preparations and dishes in a light sauce.

The authentic expression of a great Chassagne-Montrachet terroir

The estate

Based in Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy, Domaine Pierre Girardin was founded in the mid-2010s. Representing the thirteenth generation of winegrowers in his family, Pierre-Vincent Girardin is the current owner and manager of this estate. He started with a core of 4.5 hectares of vines inherited from his father, before gradually expanding the vineyard. The estate stands out for its environmentally respectful viticultural approach, inspired by biodynamics, and its precise technical choices, thereby asserting a strong and contemporary identity.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the Climat classified as Premier Cru "Clos Saint-Jean", located within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation area, in the Côte de Beaune. The vines benefit from a south-easterly exposure favourable to the gradual ripening of the grapes, and thrive on soils composed of light clay marls.

Winemaking and aging

The vinification favours a low-intervention approach. The grapes, vinified as whole bunches, ferment at low temperature in small stainless steel tanks fitted with floating lids to limit oxidation. Aging then takes place over approximately 12 months in large 456-litre oak barrels, including a proportion of new wood, followed by 7 months in tank. Bottling is carried out in accordance with the lunar calendar and atmospheric pressure.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).