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

Wine:

From clay-rich soils on the Volnay side near Vaumuriens, the 2021 Red Pommard Les Vieilles Vignes is a refined classic with a fresh, infused style. Notes of stone fruit, raspberry, and rose lead to a delicate palate framed by fine tannins and a bright, tangy character. The result is a beautifully balanced, approachable wine that’s both elegant and uplifting. Ready to enjoy now, it will continue to shine over the next 3 to 5 years, pairing wonderfully with marinated meats or braised ham.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested grapes sourced from vineyards managed under strict biodynamic-inspired principles. The grapes undergo gentle crushing and destemming, followed by a few days of cold maceration. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, using 100% indigenous yeasts, with regular pump-overs and/or punch-downs to enhance extraction. After fermentation, the wine is gently pressed using pneumatic presses, then undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages on fine lees for 15 months in oak barrels (30% new oak), followed by one month in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled according to the lunar calendar, with no fining and only a light filtration to preserve its purity and character.

Color:

An intense vermilion red.

Nose:

Fresh and infused, with aromas of stone fruit mixed with notes of rose.

Palate:

Delicate and refreshing, this cuvée shines with vibrant, tangy fruit flavours. Flavours of raspberry candy and fine tannins create an elegant balance, making it enjoyable now and over the next 3 to 5 years.

Temperature:

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

Food and wine pairing:

Hare terrine, roast guinea fowl with porcini mushrooms, lamb mouse confit with herbs, beef rib steak with pepper, mature cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

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.