Domaine Justin Girardin, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France, 2022

Producer Profile

Domaine Justin Girardin is very much a family affair, with a winemaking heritage that stretches back to the beginning of the 19th Century. Jacques (brother of Vincent) handed over the running of the 17ha family domaine to his son Justin in 2012. Whilst not being officially certified, Justin uses many organic techniques, as he is passionate about producing wines that express terroir. The results are superbly perfumed, multi-layered wines.

Domaine Justin Girardin is very much a family affair, with a winemaking heritage that stretches back to the beginning of the 19th Century. Jacques (brother of Vincent) handed over the running of the 17ha family domaine to his son Justin in 2012. Whilst not being officially certified, Justin uses many organic techniques, as he is passionate about producing wines that express terroir. The results are superbly perfumed, multi-layered wines.

Viticulture

The average age of the vines is 50 years, pruned Cordon de Royat and Guyot simple. A manual harvest. and green work is carried out (de-budding, leaf-thinning). A triple sorting: first in the vineyard (twice) and in the winery on a sorting table.

Winemaking

A traditional red wine fermentation before 50% of the ferment is aged in French oak barrels from Allier and Vosges. 50% aged in tank.

Tasting Note

A wonderfully fresh and elegant nose. Red fruit aromas. A supple wine, lightly structured, fruity and fresh.

Food Matching

White meats such as poultry, meaty pies and light cheeses.