Vincent Girardin comes from a family that has cultivated vines since the 17th century. But the real history of Domaine Vincent Girardin is recent, since it began in 1980 when Vincent Girardin took over two hectares of vines from his parents (the family have been wine growers since the 17th century) to produce his own wine. In a few years, Vincent Girardin had become a safe bet in Burgundy, developing a wine trading in 1992. Bought by the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois in 2012, the technical team however remained the same, led by Eric Germain.
Today, the estate produces wines from biodynamic vineyards or those that respect the environment (no herbicides or insecticides, natural compost and from local farms, manual harvesting), and in a very natural way. The wines and the climats (Bâtard-Montrachet, Chambertin...) are as prestigious as the next, covering Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais. The selection of winemakers remains demanding, as is the high quality of the wines. The red wines are supple, fruity and elegant, whilst the whites are fine, pure, bold and lively.

This Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru Clos du Cailleret is made from 70-year-old vines located on the southern side of the village of Chassagne-Montrachet. Benefiting from an easterly exposure, the vines provide a wonderful acidity to the grapes. The soil, composed of dense Bathonian limestone, is ideal for Chardonnay grapes. Vinification starts with hand-harvesting the grapes before meticulous sorting, and eventually slow pneumatic pressing. After light racking, the must is placed in 228-litre French oak barrels, of which 15% are new. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. Ageing on fine lees lasts for 18 months without stirring before the wine is blended in a stainless-steel tank before racking, fining and light filtration. Bottling is done according to the lunar calendar.
Tasting this wine presents mineral aromas of silica and notes of lemon. Lively and complex, it evokes the great white wines of Burgundy with a unique personality, marking its exceptional potential.