2021 Griotte-Chambertin, Grand Cru, Pierre Girardin, Burgundy

Pinot Noir is probably the most frustrating, and at times infuriating, wine grape in the world. However when it is successful, it can produce some of the most sublime wines known to man. This thin-skinned grape which grows in small, tight bunches performs well on well-drained, deepish limestone based subsoils as are found on Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Pinot Noir is more susceptible than other varieties to over cropping - concentration and varietal character disappear rapidly if yields are excessive and yields as little as 25hl/ha are the norm for some climats of the Côte d`Or.

Winemaking in Griotte-Chambertin follows meticulous traditions to produce some of Burgundy's most esteemed wines. Producers in this Grand Cru appellation prioritise quality, employing traditional techniques like whole-cluster fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels. The resulting wines are renowned for their elegance, finesse, and complexity, showcasing vibrant red fruit flavours with subtle earthy undertones and a distinctive minerality.