At a glance

Producer

Vincent Girardin

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$55-$75

Tasting profile

Red cherry, raspberry, subtle forest floor notes, mildly earthy with hints of spice

Evolution: Fruit will soften and integrate with tertiary notes of leather, mushroom, and truffle developing over time

At peak: Complex bouquet with balanced fruit and earth, silky tannins, and vibrant acidity

Structure

Acidity

Medium plus acidity providing freshness and aging potential

Tannins

Medium to firm structure with fine grain tannins

Alcohol

Approximately 13.5% ABV

Aging potential

15-20 years from vintage given quality of producer and vineyard

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2040

Optimal window

2022 to 2043

Current status

Approaching early maturity

Current condition

Shows good development with vibrant fruit, firm but integrated tannins

The 2015 vintage in Pommard is acclaimed for concentrated fruit and solid structure. The Les Vieilles Vignes parcel offers older vine complexity and tannic backbone, providing a long aging window that benefits from mellowing and tertiary development over 10-15 years.

Food pairing

Roast duck, grilled lamb chops, mushroom risotto, aged comté cheese

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (45-60 minutes) — To allow the wine’s firm tannins and vibrant acidity to soften and the bouquet to open fully

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Vincent Girardin applies integrated pest management, cover cropping, focused canopy management to reduce chemical input. Minimal intervention philosophy in winery.

While not certified organic or biodynamic, the producer employs many sustainable practices focused on soil health and biodiversity. The vineyard location near the village reduces transportation emissions somewhat. Room for improvement exists in packaging optimization and further certification.