2022 Pierre Girardin Vosne Romanée "Les Hauts Beaumonts", Burgundy, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A fantastic lieu dit that is at the top of Vosne Romane, directly above 1er Cru Beaumonts. 350m altitude, 20+ year old vines, 100% whole cluster, indigenous yeast, aged in barrel (50% new) for 10 months + 5 months in stainless steel, unfined and unfiltered. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Pierre Vincent Girardin is the 13th generation of his family to make wine in Burgundy. He grew up learning in the cellar of his father, Vincent Girardin, from a

the process to uproot the entire parcel started

both as blends and single varieties

at a temperature of around 20°C

Indigenous varieties were planted in the Aegean region

For many years the winery was known as Domaine Feraud fils and they made traditional Chateauneuf-du-Pape

given that his attitudes were often controversial

with subtle notes of citrus zest and saline minerality

fleshy fruit texture of the Merlot

the vineyard often looks down on the fog hugging thevalley below

Moderate winter rainfall and warm weather kicked off the 2016 growing season early and set a healthy crop

The estate is looked after with care and love

it sits in the interzone between a dark rosato and a light red