Burgundy Wine Dinner
Please join us for a Burgundy Wine Dinner!
Domaine Vincent Girardin Burgundy Wine Dinner
Hosted by Marco Caschera
Friday, October 7, 2016
7 p.m. at Michael's Wine Cellar
$95 per person, plus tax and gratuity
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Vincent Girardin was born in Santenay, in the Côte de Beaune and is part of a winemaking family whose origins date to the 17th century (11th generation). Now in his forties, Vincent began in 1982 with only 2 hectares (5 acres) of vines. When his father retired, Vincent took over several additional hectares to which he could devote himself. Vincent Girardin is a man of conviction. He knows what he wants. He has grasped his professionally with both hands.
Vincent’s roots are deep in the most prestigious terrors of Burgundy. He knows every vine, every parcel of land. He also ensures that the very highest quality is maintained by following each wine’s development every step of the way, at all times respecting the most important element of Burgundy – the individuality of its terroirs.
It is this very personal touch that conjures up the richness, harmony and elegance that make Vincent Girardin’s wines so sought-after.
Vincent Girardin’s wife Veronique, has worked alongside Vincent at the Domaine since 1994. Today, the Domaine represents 20 hectares.
Vincent Girardin’s Winemaking Philosophy:
We use the most modern winemaking equipment. During the winemaking period, we try to be as careful as we can with the grapes in order to have the best possible terroir extraction.The alcoholic fermentation is slow with natural yeasts, which are on the grape berries. The ageing is long, on ne lees in French oak. We follow the lunar calendar for the bottling. The white wines nd their essence in their nesse, an extreme aromatic purity, at a focal point between acidity and richness. The red wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.
A successful vintage requires a strict and daily monitoring for each wine. Because each bottle represents a different hillside and a different exposure, the winemaker’s decisions are paramount.
Vincent Girardin’s Winemaking Philosophy:
We use the most modern winemaking equipment. During the winemaking period, we try to be as careful as we can with the grapes in order to have the best possible terroir extraction.The alcoholic fermentation is slow with natural yeasts, which are on the grape berries. The ageing is long, on ne lees in French oak. We follow the lunar calendar for the bottling. The white wines nd their essence in their nesse, an extreme aromatic purity, at a focal point between acidity and richness. The red wines are fruity and elegant, with supple tannins.
A successful vintage requires a strict and daily monitoring for each wine. Because each bottle represents a different hillside and a different exposure, the winemaker’s decisions are paramount.