Vincent Girardin - Santenay - Les Vieilles Vignes - Red - 2021

Wine:

From 60-year-old vines and a cool vintage, the 2021 Red Santenay Les Vieilles Vignes beautifully showcases the estate’s hallmark delicacy and charm. This Pinot Noir opens with fresh, floral aromas of rose, peony, and herbal tea, which carry through to the palate. Its finely chiseled structure reflects the vintage’s crisp energy and vibrant character. Savory and approachable, it’s an elegant wine to enjoy over the next four years, perfect alongside roast veal or coq au vin.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested grapes sourced from vineyards managed under biodynamic-inspired principles and a strict set of guidelines. After a gentle crushing and destemming, the grapes undergo a few days of cold maceration before fermentation begins. Fermentation, using 100% indigenous yeasts, takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with regular pump-overs and/or punch-downs to ensure optimal extraction.Following fermentation, the wine is gently pressed with a pneumatic press, then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages on fine lees for 15 months in oak barrels (30% new oak), followed by an additional month in stainless steel tanks. Bottling is done in accordance with the lunar calendar, with no fining and only light filtration to preserve the wine’s natural character and purity.

Color:

Red of good intensity and brilliance, with vermilion highlights.

Nose:

Fresh notes of delicate, infused pinot, with hints of rose and peony.

Palate:

Combining freshness and tension with delicate fruit flavours, this cuvée delivers a crisp, mouthwatering profile. Subtle oak enhances its character, offering remarkable balance and drinkability.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Pâté en croûte, oeufs en meurette, roast veal, coq au vin, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF wine guide and praised by Robert Parker as an "exceptional estate," Maison Vincent Girardin stands among the elite names in Burgundy. Known for its unwavering consistency, the estate produces wines with a modern style—rich, concentrated, and wonderfully seductive in texture.

With a meticulous focus on sourcing grapes that adhere to strict biodynamic-inspired practices, Vincent Girardin crafts some of the most sought-after wines in Burgundy. Regardless of the appellation, excellence is always guaranteed.