Pierre Girardin : Le Chataignier Savagnin 2024

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Le Chataignier Savagnin 2024 cuvée by Pierre Girardin

Tasting

Appearance
This dry white wine reveals a pale colour.

Nose
Highly expressive, the bouquet unveils aromas of candied pear and fresh walnut, accented by notes of white pepper. A hint of exotic fruit and a subtle smoky nuance enrich this aromatic palette.

Palate
The palate offers a generous texture and wonderful energy. The whole is underpinned by pronounced mineral tension, stretching into a persistently long finish.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée pairs perfectly with scallops seasoned with Timut pepper and served with a seaweed emulsion. More broadly, it is a wonderful match for delicate seafood, creamy mushroom-based dishes or soft-rind cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

We recommend serving this wine at a temperature between 11 and 12°C, decanting it for about 45 minutes when young.

The precision and minerality of a Vin de France from Domaine Pierre Girardin

The estate

Founded in 2016, Domaine Pierre Girardin embodies the renewal of a long winemaking lineage. At the helm of the estate, Pierre-Vincent Girardin, a thirteenth-generation winemaker, combines his family heritage with a very contemporary approach. The current owner stands out for his determination to craft precise wines with a strong identity, pairing environmentally respectful practices with refined winemaking techniques, making his estate an essential reference.

The vineyard

Although classified as Vin de France, this wine comes from old massal selections planted on a south-west-facing slope. The soil is composed of Bathonian limestone at the surface and grey marls at depth. The vineyard is farmed according to organic principles or is in conversion, with cover crops and hand-harvested grapes.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation starts naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts. The wine then benefits from extended ageing on its lees in 456-litre demi-muids. Crafted in a topped-up (ouillé) style to preserve aromatic freshness, the cuvée is bottled without fining or filtration.

Grape variety

100% Savagnin