60+ year old vines
Indigenous yeast
Fermented in 456L barrels (100% new)
Unrefined and unfiltered
From plots on the Ladoix and Pernand side of Corton-Charlemagne
East-facing on the Ladoix side, and west facing on the Pernand side
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Pierre Vincent Girardin Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020
$516.00
100% Chardonnay | Grand Cru
Pierre Vincent Girardin’s Corton-Charlemagne is a top-shelf expression of the Chardonnay varietal, expertly crafted by the renowned winemaker. The light golden hue and crisp aromas of citrus and oak accentuate the complexity of the flavor, with notes of green apple and almond. An elegant and refined Chardonnay that will make any occasion exceptional.
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About brand
History and Terroir
Pierre-Vincent Girardin is no stranger to the great sites of Burgundy. He represents the 13th generation of his family's winemaking lineage, and today, produces wine from some of the most hallowed sites across the Côte d’Or. Although young, Pierre-Vincent’s hands-on vineyard experience exceeds many neighboring winemakers around him. Growing up amongst the vines, Pierre-Vincent’s earliest memories include running around the cellar with his father, Vincent Girardin, who sold the family domaine in 2011. However, Pierre-Vincent’s father held on to 4.5 hectares of vines from his top sites, so as to pass them on to his son. In addition to his estate-owned plots, Pierre-Vincent’s family’s long standing relationships with prestigious growers around Burgundy have allowed him access to some of the region’s top growing sites, including Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet, and beyond.
Farming and Winemaking
Pierre-Vincent officially made his first vintage in 2017 and immediately caught the industry’s attention. His vinification style is best described as pure, precise, and terroir specific. Upon harvest, grapes are pressed slowly and gently, and specially crafted barrels (456L) are used for aging, so as to ensure that new wood influences on his wines are kept to a minimum. All wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered, so as to not take anything away from their innate character To say that Pierre-Vincent is a rising star is an understatement, as his talent goes far beyond his young age. His dynamism and ambition are evident with every vintage produced, and although he’s only been on the scene for a few years, we foresee a long and prosperous trajectory ahead.
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