Volnay Rouge Vieilles Vignes 2022 - Maison Vincent Girardin in half-bottle 37.5 cl

This estate is classified two stars by the 2022 Guide of La Revue du Vin de France, it is an essential estate of the French terroir.

In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the excellent Maison Vincent Girardin, recognized worldwide for the high quality of its wines, produces the Volnay "Les Vieilles Vignes". This red wine made from the Pinot Noir grape variety is a perfectly harmonious, refined and delicate wine that can be enjoyed in its youth or after a few years of aging. This wine will pair perfectly with grilled meat and most cheeses.

The Estate

Located in the most beautiful terroirs of the Côte de Beaune, Maison Vincent Girardin began its winemaking activity more than thirty years ago. This exceptional Estate is recognized worldwide for the purity of its style and the high quality of its wines. Maison Vincent Girardin offers wines from the most prestigious Burgundy appellations such as Volnay, Pommard, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet, Savigny-Lès-Beaune, Meursault.

The terroir

Located at the bottom of the village of Volnay, the vines, around 65 years old, are planted on a gentle slope on soil composed of clay and limestone.

The grape variety

Pinot Noir is native to Burgundy. It is the source of the greatest red Burgundy wines and has largely contributed to the fame of this beautiful region throughout the world. This grape variety is capable of elegantly transcribing all the nuances of its terroir.

The wine

The Volnay “Les Vieilles Vignes” produced by the excellent Maison Vincent Girardin is a red wine made from Pinot Noir that combines nobility, refinement and femininity. It offers a ruby ​​red color and delicate aromas of violet and ripe fruits.

Tasting Notes:

Color : A vibrant ruby ​​red color with purple highlights

Nose : A seductive aromatic bouquet, revealing notes of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and delicate spices, enriched with floral and undergrowth touches.

Palate : The palate is velvety, with fine and silky tannins. The richness of the fruits harmonizes with a beautiful acidity, offering a persistent and elegant finish, marked by mineral notes.

This Volnay Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2022 pairs perfectly with refined dishes such as duck breast with red fruits, coq au vin, and mature cheeses (Comté, Brie de Meaux).

This wine lends itself to aging for 5 to 10 years, developing even more complexity over time.