Philippe Girard is a small, family-run estate known for producing high-quality, traditionally made wines. The domaine itself is located in Savigny-les-Beaune, but their 22 hectares of vineyard holdings span from the Côte Chalonnaise to the Côte de Nuits. Saint-Aubin is directly adjacent to both Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, enjoying the same climate and soil conditions as its famous neighbors but at a more affordable price point.
The Girard family has been cultivating vineyards for generations, with Philippe continuing the tradition. His approach to winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for the terroir. He combines modern techniques with traditional practices, resulting in wines that are both expressive and balanced.
The 2023 Rully Clos St. Jacques 1er Cru comes from a 1.69-hectare monopole and was matured in 20% new oak. It has a very aromatic bouquet with tropical fruit, passion fruit and touches of white peach. There is wonderful definition and vigor here. The pala...
Here there is notably better typicity with its nose of ripe pear, mineral reduction and algae. The sleek, delicious and more voluminous flavors that possess solid mid-palate density while displaying good precision on the clean, dry and sneaky long finale....
he 2022 Chablis Grands Terroirs comes from the usual three parcels. The nose offers yellow plum and verbena, touches of chalk emerging with aeration. The palate has real "zing" on the entry, sharp and pointed, taut and linear, revivifying the senses with ...
The 2022 Chablis Forêts 1er Cru comes from a single parcel on limestone soils. This has a little more complexity than the Montmain when compared side-by-side, with light orange rind, wet stone aromas, and a little more presence. The palate is well-bala...