{"product_id":"vincent-girardin-chassagne-montrachet-vieilles-vignes-2020","title":"Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France | 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and somewhat under-the-radar red Burgundy, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Rouge 2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcases the elegant, silky side of Pinot Noir from one of the Côte de Beaune's most prestigious villages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 displays a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear, deep ruby color and expressive aromas of fresh red berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry and red currant, complemented by subtle savory, earthy and spicy nuances. On the palate, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esilky and beautifully textured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a surprisingly powerful core of fruit, fine-grained tannins and a firm, persistent finish. The oak is present but delicately integrated, allowing the Pinot Noir and the character of the vineyard to remain front and center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough Chassagne-Montrachet is internationally famous for its Chardonnay, the appellation has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong history of producing red wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as well. In fact, historically Chassagne produced more red than white wine. Today, red Chassagne is considerably less common, making bottles like this an especially interesting discovery for Burgundy lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit comes from several climates in the southern part of Chassagne-Montrachet, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Battaudes, La Bergerie, Les Chambres, Les Lombards, Les Morichots and Le Poirier du Clos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The vineyards sit on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with vines averaging approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted before being destemmed and placed in vats. Depending on the vintage, a portion of whole clusters may be retained. After a few days of cold maceration, fermentation takes place under temperature control. The wine is then transferred to barrels, approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and ages for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15 months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 Vintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020 is particularly attractive for Burgundy reds, producing wines with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripe fruit, concentration and excellent freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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