Pierre Girardin : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Clos Saint-Jean" 2024

Tasting notes and characteristics of the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jean" 2024 by Pierre Girardin

Tasting

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful, vibrant red hue.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet expresses floral and red fruit notes, accompanied by delicate spicy touches.

Palate
The palate stands out for its freshness and sapidity. The silky structure is supported by supple tannins, allowing a vibrant fruitiness to shine through with a very discreet oak influence.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs harmoniously with tender white or red meats, poultry, or culinary preparations based on mushrooms and dishes in light sauces.

The authentic expression of a great Chassagne-Montrachet terroir

The estate

Based in Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy, Domaine Pierre Girardin was established in the mid-2010s. Representing the thirteenth generation of winegrowers in his family, Pierre-Vincent Girardin is the current owner and manager of this estate. He started out with a core of 4.5 hectares of vines inherited from his father, before gradually expanding the vineyard. The estate stands out for its environmentally respectful viticultural approach, inspired by biodynamics, and for precise technical choices, thereby asserting a strong and contemporary identity.

The vineyard

This cuvée comes from the Premier Cru climat "Clos Saint-Jean", located within the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation area, in the Côte de Beaune. The vines benefit from a south-easterly exposure that favours the gradual ripening of the grapes, and thrive on soils composed of light clay-marl.

Winemaking and ageing

The winemaking process favours a low-intervention approach. The grapes, vinified as whole bunches, ferment at low temperature in small stainless-steel tanks fitted with floating caps to limit oxidation. Ageing then takes place for around 12 months in large 456-litre oak barrels, including a proportion of new wood, followed by 7 months in tank. Bottling is carried out in accordance with the lunar calendar and atmospheric pressure.

Grape variety

Pinot Noir (100%).