About Dom. Vincent Girardin:
Vincent Girardin continues the winemaking tradition of his
father and grandfather before him, with a significant difference.
The
energetic
and innovative Girardin has
greatly expanded
the
number of
appellations
in his
domaine either
through
inheritance,
purchasing
the land, or a system of leasing called "fermage". Vincent
concentrates on the lesser-known appellations of the Côte
de Beaune, which offer spectacular bargains, but in the past
few years has added a stunning array of premier cru and
grand cru wines from the most famous appellations in the
Côte d'Or.
Until recently, Girardin's cellar was located in Santenay, but
now is based in Meursault. Vincent Girardin produces wines
from Santenay, Maranges, Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault,
Pommard, Beaune, and Savigny-les-Beaunes. Vincent Girardin's wines exhibit excellent ripe fruit, supple,
velvet texture, concentration and vibrancy. The rich fruit
and fragrant toasty oak are beautifully balanced, creating
elegant and complex Burgundies that will last a decade. |