Pierre Girardin - VDF Savagnin "Le Chataignier"

Pierre Girardin - VDF Savagnin "Le Chataignier"This Savagnin from the Le Chtaignier vineyard is grown on a 1959 vineyard. Jura is the new Burgundy, or should I say the old one. The atmosphere, the soils, nature and the feeling Pierre Girardin got there was magic. Rotalier is a well known village of South Revermont, surrounded by hills planted in vines, luxurious flora and small, charming wine villages, similar soil as Cte de Beaune with limestone. The start of a new adventure. Pierrre followed the

Four and a half barrels made

game meat and a large array of cheeses

Once again

it's a characterful wine in the making

some 40 some 70

fresh and airy mouthfeel

This wine is ready to drink or may be cellared for 3 to 5 years or more

the acid and alcohol levels

This Morgeot presents a very saline finish with good ageing potential

therefore in 2023 this wine is labelled under his negoce range

I love the tightness and the restrained profile of this wine

with a base of ripe apples and a couple of more exotic notes