Pierre Girardin : Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er cru "Les Damodes" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes" 2022 from Pierre Girardin

Tasting notes

Colour
The wine shows a deep, dark ruby hue.

Nose
Expressive and highly complex, the bouquet reveals aromas of black and red fruits such as blackberry, blackcurrant, raspberry and cherry. It is enriched by notes of sweet spices and liquorice, along with subtle empyreumatic touches evoking cocoa, leather and mushrooms.

Palate
The attack is generous, opening onto a mid-palate with beautiful aromatic concentration and exquisite roundness. The tannic structure, both silky and elegant, is perfectly balanced by a subtle acidity that draws the wine towards a vibrant finish with lasting freshness.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs wonderfully with roast poultry, rabbit with mushrooms or rack of lamb. It will also be a fine match for game dishes, traditional Burgundian recipes such as œufs en meurette, or a platter of charcuterie and mature cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

To fully enjoy this Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes" 2022, we recommend serving it at a temperature between 15 and 16°C, ideally in a large tulip-shaped glass. Moderate aeration or a light decanting before serving is recommended. This wine can be enjoyed now, but will continue to develop favourably in the cellar until around 2028.

The Finesse and Aromatic Complexity of a Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru

The estate

Officially founded in 2016 in Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy, Pierre Girardin is run by Pierre-Vincent Girardin. Representing the thirteenth generation of an illustrious winegrowing family, this young owner made his first vintage in 2017. At the helm of a vineyard of 4.5 to 6.5 hectares, supplemented by highly targeted grape purchases, he has quickly established himself as a rising star in France. The estate stands out for its sustainable viticulture and its constant pursuit of purity and elegance in its wines.

The vineyard

This Nuits-Saint-Georges comes from the prestigious climat classified as Premier Cru "Les Damodes". The vines thrive on clay-limestone soils typical of the region, which give the wine its minerality and finesse. The estate favours an approach that respects living systems, with sustainable viticulture in transition towards organic farming, aiming to preserve the authentic expression of the terroir.

Winemaking and maturation

The making of the Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Damodes" 2022 is guided by a constant pursuit of elegance and silkiness. Extractions are gently controlled in order to preserve the finesse of the tannins and the purity of the fruit, while integrating the maturation harmoniously so as not to mask the identity of this Burgundy terroir.

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir