Domaine Philippe Girard
2011 Corton Perrieres
Grown on limestone and marl high in potash, this Grand Cru Pinot Noir has an ample bouquet with notes of fruit and a powerful and structured body. Extensive aging recommended.
Deeply perfumed with citrus, roses, pie spices (nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon), subtle mineral notes, leather, earth, musk, and dusky black tea scents. A hedonistic pleasure even before the first sip, but equally pleasurable to drink. Will need time to fully reveal its depths, but approachable already, offering spice and earthy flavors over layers of intense red fruit. The long finish, marked by delicate, black tea-like tannins, is especially attractive. Likely to blossom with time in bottle. The kind of wine ideally purchased by the case to savor gradually over the course of its development.
Food pairing: Venison; duck; pigeon; other game or fowl; terrine; grilled eggplant
Scents of wet clay, talc, red licorice, plums, earth, and red berries feature on a youthful nose with floral aromas in the background. Medium body. Bright raspberry and other red fruit flavors prominent on the palate. Crisp, with zesty acidity balancing intense fruit concentration. Clean and precise. Elegant structure. Fruity on an extended finish.
Food pairing: grilled meats
The Creator of This Wine
Domaine Philippe Girard
An award-winning vintner, Philippe Girard has won many medals and honors for his wines — particularly his premiers crus. He now works with his son, Arnaud, to create wines that gain complexity and character with age.
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| Producer: | Domaine Philippe Girard |
| Region: | Burgundy |
| Year: | 2011 |
| Maturity: | 2015-2020 |
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Bottle size: | 750ml |
| Color: | Red |
| Varietal: | Pinot Noir |
| Flavors: | Red fruit, Rose, Earth |
| Body: | Medium-Full |
| Soul: | Perfumed |
