Pierre Girardin Pommard Eclat De Calcaire 2023

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2023
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Pommard AOC
Country: France
Region: Pommard, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Producer: Domaine Pierre Girardin
Winemaker: Pierre-Vincent Girardin
Vineyard: Village-level parcels throughout Pommard; vines averaging 40–60 years old
Soil: Clay-limestone with abundant fractured limestone (“éclat de calcaire”) and iron-rich clay
Farming: Organic farming practices; hand-harvested; meticulous vineyard management
Alcohol: 13.5%
Fermentation: Indigenous-yeast fermentation with partial whole-cluster inclusion and gentle extraction
Aging: Approximately 11 months in French oak (20–25% new), followed by several months in stainless steel before bottling

Tasting Note:
Pierre Girardin’s 2023 Pommard “Éclat de Calcaire” captures the appellation’s signature power while maintaining remarkable finesse. Aromas of black cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, violet, blood orange, crushed stone, baking spice, and subtle forest floor unfold with air. The palate is concentrated yet vibrant, with silky tannins, bright acidity, and the mineral precision that defines Girardin’s wines. While unmistakably Pommard in structure, it shows an elegance and transparency that make it approachable young while rewarding additional cellaring.

About the Producer:
Pierre-Vincent Girardin represents the thirteenth generation of one of Burgundy’s oldest winegrowing families. After launching Domaine Pierre Girardin in 2017, he quickly established himself as one of Burgundy’s brightest young talents through meticulous organic farming, careful vineyard selection, restrained use of new oak, and an obsessive focus on purity and terroir expression. His wines combine classical Burgundian structure with remarkable energy and precision, earning acclaim for their transparency and age-worthiness.