Vincent Girardin Santenay 1er Cru Le Beauregard, Côte de Beaune (2022)
The 2022 Vintage
Santenay is the best-kept secret of the Côte de Beaune, and "Le Beauregard" is its crowning jewel. Perched high on the hill with sweeping views of the valley, this Premier Cru Pinot Noir delivers the elegance of a Volnay with the structural grit of a Pommard.
Vincent Girardin is a master of modern Burgundy, known for crafting wines of immense purity and precision. For this cuvée, the fruit comes from the rocky, limestone-rich soils of the "Beauregard" vineyard, which sits at a higher altitude than most.
Pouring a glass reveals an incredibly inviting, high-definition profile of wild cherry, crushed raspberry, and delicate violet, all anchored by a sophisticated, forest-floor minerality. It is a highly intelligent, beautifully structured red that commands attention through its precision and vibrant grip, offering profound drinking pleasure for those who revere classic, elegantly styled Pinot Noir.