Pierre Girardin : Le Noyer Chardonnay 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of Le Noyer Chardonnay 2023 Pierre Girardin

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a beautiful white hue.

Nose
The nose reveals a beautiful mineral intensity, marked by vibrant aromas of lime. It also opens up with delicious notes of butter and dried fruit.

Palate
On the palate, this wine stands out for its dry, precise and crystalline profile. It offers a flavourful depth supported by an elegant acidity and a great salinity reminiscent of wet stone. The finish is particularly persistent.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with roasted white meats, such as poultry or pork accompanied by a light cream or butter sauce. It also enhances seafood, oysters, and delicate fish served with a touch of lemon. Finally, it perfectly accompanies fresh goat's or sheep's milk cheeses, green vegetables, white beans, or dishes featuring dried fruits such as toasted almonds.

Service and storage

Le Noyer Chardonnay 2023 can be enjoyed now for its freshness, but it also has excellent aging potential, allowing it to develop in the cellar until around 2033.

Other characteristics

This wine is bottled without fining or filtration in order to preserve its full authenticity.

The precision and elegance of a great white wine by Pierre Girardin

The estate

Founded in 2016 in France, Pierre Girardin is now run by Pierre-Vincent Girardin, representing the thirteenth generation of an illustrious winegrowing family. The current owner has managed to bring an innovative vision while respecting tradition. The vineyard spans more than 19 hectares in total, cultivated according to the principles of organic farming. The estate stands out for its minimal-intervention approach and precision viticulture, aiming to express the purest identity of its terroirs through wines of great authenticity.

The vineyard

This Vin de France comes from a single 0.8-hectare plot located at an altitude of 470 metres. The vines, over 60 years old, benefit from an exceptional terroir made up of blue marl, clay and limestone scree. The vineyard is managed with very high trellising reaching 2.2 metres, creating a natural shaded area, maximising photosynthesis and preserving the freshness of the grapes despite summer heat.

Winemaking and aging

The production of Le Noyer Chardonnay 2023 begins with whole-bunch pressing. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in 600-litre barrels. Aging takes place half in new oak barrels and half in neutral vessels, in order to preserve aromatic freshness. The wine then spends an additional period in stainless steel tanks to stabilise. The total aging period lasts approximately 16 to 17 months.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.