Reviews & Ratings

2010 Vincent Girardin Pinot Noir "Santenay Premier Cru Les Gravieres"

Winery: Vincent Girardin

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Santenay Premier Cru Les Gravieres"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Burgundy

State or country: France

Price: $32

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: May 12, 2014

Wine Review: This bright red colored Pinot from Burgundy opens with a funky red cherry, oak and leather like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and very approachable. The flavor profile is a very tasty red plum and cherry blend with hints of gentle oak and strawberry. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins show quite a bit of length. This Pinot is food friendly, but does need some fat to tame the tannins. I would pair it with braised short ribs. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Already clear but not yet bottled, deep crimson in color. A gamy nose, very Santenay. Creamy on the palate – cafe au lait. It has some granular tannins, but they have juicy acidity along with some mint and dark chocolate and a hint of red licorice.

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