This domain is classified ** in the guide to the best wines of France published by La Revue du Vin de France.
It is an essential area of French terroir.
This Saint-Aubin produced by Maison Vincent Girardin has a beautiful complexity and richness. It wonderfully combines the freshness of Chardonnay, floral and fruity notes and a beautiful minerality. A half-bottle of a slightly less renowned appellation of Burgundy to be enjoyed quietly and then made known.
VINEYARD
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Burgundy
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WINE REGION
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Beaune Coast
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YEAR
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2020
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VITICULTURE
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Reasoned
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DOMAIN
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Vincent Girardin House
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NAME
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Saint-Aubin Premier Cru
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COLOR
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White
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ALCOHOL DEGREES
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13.5% vol.
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GRAPE VARIETY
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Chardonnay
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The Estate
Vincent Girardin created this wine estate in 1982 from 3 hectares of vines historically belonging to his family in the commune of Santenay. In the 90s, he managed to acquire around fifteen hectares of vines by purchasing locally. The 2000s represented a real turning point in the history of the Domaine. Indeed, the addition of the Domaine Henri Clair de Puligny-Montrachet in 2000 brought very great appellations (Bienvenue Bâtard-Montrachet for example). In addition, Eric Germain joined the Domaine in 2002 to take charge of winemaking. His training, his experience and his major oenological skills then represented an essential asset for Vincent Girardin. In 2012, Vincent Girardin sold the estate to the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois based in Beaune and a historic partner of the Domaine. The team has however remained the same and continues to perpetuate the original spirit.
The terroir
About fifty years old, the vines are located in the commune of Saint-Aubin just behind Montrachet halfway up the hillside and benefit from a beautiful southern exposure. The soil is made up of white clayey and very calcareous earth.
The grape variety
Of Burgundian origin, Chardonnay produces exceptional white wines. It particularly appreciates the clay-limestone soils of its region of origin but it also has a great capacity to adapt to different climates and soils. This has allowed it to become the most cultivated white grape variety in the world.
The wine
This Saint-Aubin Premier Cru En Remilly has a beautiful gold color. This half-bottle offers great aromatic purity. The nose is floral and fruity. On the palate, the attack is fresh thanks to the Chardonnay then subtle buttery and mineral notes appear. This Saint-Aubin from Maison Vincent Girardin will go perfectly with your white meats and fish but will also delight you with a goat cheese.
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