COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Savagnin
PRODUCER
Pierre Girardin
REGION
Jura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Noyer by Pierre Girardin 2019 is a captivating white wine from the Jura, made from 100% Savagnin grown on ancient vines in a single-hectare clos. Pierre Girardin, a young winemaker from a long lineage, applies a philosophy of minimal intervention and organic viticulture, allowing the unique terroir of Rotalier – with its limestone and clay soils – to express itself. Aged in a combination of new and used larger format barrels, this wine offers a pure, precise, and balanced profile, showcasing the distinctive character of Savagnin with potential for graceful aging.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€63
STYLE
Natural
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vines for Le Noyer are over 60 years old, with some sources indicating plantings as far back as 1922, making them centenary vines.
Fact 02
Despite being produced in the Jura, the wine is classified as Vin de France because Pierre Girardin's winemaking facilities are located in Meursault.
Fact 03
Pierre Girardin aims for full organic certification and explores biodynamic practices in his vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The creation of Le Noyer involves meticulous attention to detail, starting with hand-harvested grapes from old vines. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and whole clusters sets the stage for a wine deeply connected to its origin. Aging in large format barrels, including some new oak, followed by a period in stainless steel, balances structure with vibrant freshness. Pierre Girardin's commitment to organic practices and minimal intervention ensures a pure and precise expression of Savagnin from the Jura.
