Vincent Girardin - Bourgogne - Cuvée Saint-Vincent - Red - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Red Burgundy Cuvée Saint-Vincent perfectly captures the lightness and elegance of a vibrant Pinot Noir, with bright notes of red berries and sour cherries. Refined and pure, it reveals a crisp, fruit-forward structure, beautifully balanced by thoughtful aging (30% in new oak) and framed by silky, already delicate tannins. A classic, approachable Burgundy that reflects the vintage’s character. Best enjoyed young, within the next three years.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested grapes sourced from vineyards managed under strict biodynamic-inspired guidelines. The process begins with a gentle crushing and destemming, followed by a few days of cold maceration. Fermentation is carried out exclusively with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with regular pump-overs and/or punch-downs. After fermentation, pneumatic pressing is used, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging on fine lees for 15 months in oak barrels (30% new oak), then an additional month in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled with minimal intervention, undergoing no fining and only a light filtration, in accordance with the lunar calendar.

Color:

Bright vermilion red.

Nose:

Powdery and infused, with notes of red fruit and Morello cherry.

Palate:

Crisp and fruit-forward, this cuvée delivers a fine, pure essence framed by silky tannins. A classic Burgundy that stays true to its vintage.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, fine charcuterie, roasted or grilled white and red meats, matured farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027.

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.