Vincent Girardin : Pommard 1er cru "Les Epenots" 2019

The complexity and intensity of a fine Pommard wine

The producer

The history of the beautiful Vincent Girardin house began in 1980. Vincent Girardin was born into a family that have been winemakers since the 17th century. At the age of 19, he began producing wine with the two hectares of vines that he had inherited from his parents. A winemaker at heart and a passionate one at that, Vincent Girardin quickly made a name for himself among the great names of the Côte de Beaune. Founded in 1992, the Vincent Girardin house has since become one of the finest references among great Burgundy wines. Since 2000, the talented Eric Germain has been following in Vincent Girardin's footsteps, passionately revealing the exceptional Premiers Crus and Grands Crus terroirs that surround Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.

The vineyard

Vincent Girardin's Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots" 2019 is made from a plot located in the village of Pommard, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. The vines are 45 years old and are planted on very steep clay-limestone soil.

The vinification and ageing

The grapes are harvested by hand and then sorted, crushed and destemmed. Following a cold maceration for several days, temperature controlled fermentation begins with pumping over and punching down. Following pneumatic pressing, the wine is put into barrels, 30% of which are new, to begin the 15-month ageing period. One month before bottling, the wines are blended in tanks without fining and with only a light filtration. Bottling is in line with the lunar calendar.

The blend

Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots" 2019 by Vincent Girardin is a 100% Pinot Noir

The tasting

Robe

Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots" 2019 showcases a lovely dark red colour.

Nose

The aromatic expression reveals the intensity of blackcurrant.

Palate

Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots" 2019 embodies a fine Burgundy wine with a noticeable acidity and a mellow character that expresses itself after a few years of ageing.

Food and wine pairing

Pommard 1er Cru "Les Epenots" 2019 will enhance red meats, game birds as well as dishes with a red wine sauce or even a hint of spice. It will also pair beautifully with traditional strong flavoured cheese.

Service

To fully enjoy this Burgundy wine, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 14°C.