Pierre Girardin : Les Saugettes Chardonnay 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Pierre Girardin's "Les Saugettes" Chardonnay 2023

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a beautiful, luminous white hue.

Nose
The nose opens with intense aromas of lemon and delicate citrus notes, subtly enhanced by mineral touches of gunflint reminiscent of its limestone terroir.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its crystalline, saline and energetic profile. It offers an elegant minerality supported by vibrant tension and lively acidity. The perfect balance between finesse and white fruit flavours extends into a finish with wonderful aromatic persistence.

Food and wine pairing
This wine pairs wonderfully with seafood such as lobster or shrimp, as well as with shellfish, delicate white fish or baked fish dishes.

Service and storage
The "Les Saugettes" Chardonnay 2023 shows excellent aging potential and can be enjoyed until around 2033.

Other characteristics
This dry white wine has an alcohol content of 12.5%.

The pure and mineral expression of a Jura Chardonnay by Domaine Pierre Girardin

The estate
Founded in 2016 in France, at the heart of Burgundy, Pierre Girardin estate is led by Pierre-Vincent Girardin, representing the thirteenth generation of his family. The winemaker cultivates 4.5 hectares of historic vines preserved by his father, complemented by more than 6 hectares in the Jura. Renowned for his innovative, minimal-intervention philosophy, the current owner favours biodynamic farming and the pure expression of terroir. Featuring an ultramodern winery since 2019, the estate stands out for its distinctive cuvées that challenge traditional conventions with remarkable precision.

The vineyard
Classified as Vin de France, the "Les Saugettes" plot is located in the Grusse locality, within the Jura vineyards. West-facing, the roughly fifty-year-old vines thrive on soils typical of calcareous marl. The estate applies limited yields here to concentrate the fruit's aromas. The vineyard's training system stands out for its raised trellises at two metres, promoting optimal aeration and natural protection against heat, all while fully respecting organic and biodynamic principles.

Winemaking and aging
The hand-harvested grapes undergo rigorous sorting before whole-bunch fermentation triggered by indigenous yeasts. The "Les Saugettes" Chardonnay 2023 is first aged for twelve months in specific 456-litre oak barrels, about 30% of which are new, to preserve the brightness of the fruit. The wine then rests for eight months in stainless steel tanks. Bottling is carried out without any fining or filtration.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay.