Pinot Noir
| Burgundy
Burgundy is the motherland of Pinot Noir. These wines are celebrated worldwide for their elegance, complexity, and sense of place, and are often among the most sought-after wines in the world. With their layered flavor profiles, small-scale production, ancient limestone soils, and centuries of winemaking tradition – it’s no wonder Burgundy tips the scales of wine greatness.
These are the wines of royalty, of class, of great distinction, grown on ancient lands and made with meticulous care and standards. To enjoy an excellent Burgundy is to take part in history, and for that reason, we will always continue to seek out the best bottlings from the most cherished producers.
Just like the 2020 Vincent Girardin Gevrey-Chambertin, composed from 45-year-old vines in clay and iron-rich soils, and emanating notes of soft smoke, red berries, black pepper, and cinnamon. For under $100? How can it be?!
About The Producer
The history of Maison Vincent Girardin is relatively recent. In 1980, at the age of 19, Vincent Girardin, the son of a family of winegrowers based in Santenay since the 17th century, decided to strike out on his own and began producing wine from five acres of vines that he had inherited from his parents. From his earliest youth, Vincent had a passion for working with vines and great respect for the potential that they represent, and his ambition was to produce his own wine. The quality of his wines was quickly recognized by connoisseurs all over the world, and this enabled him to expand his activity, focusing primarily on the great white and red wines of the Cote de Beaune. To cope with the growing demand for his wines, he developed an approach that was new in Burgundy: he purchased grapes from producers who shared the same philosophy and the same high standards. In 2012, Vincent Girardin sold his operation to a long-standing partner of the Maison. Jean-Pierre Nie, President of the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois in Beaune, naturally decided to continue with the small team of nine people that had been faithful to the Maison for many years. Today, Eric Germain continues to uphold the style of the wines, and Marco Caschera markets them all over the world.