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Domaine Giraudon Bourgogne Chitry Rouge is a bright, pure, and wonderfully refreshing red Burgundy that showcases the rising talent of the Auxerrois. Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this is an elegant, light-to-medium-bodied red wine bursting with vibrant red cherry and raspberry fruit, delicate floral notes, and a mineral, stony backbone. IT is available to buy, along with the Chitry Blanc, at Fareham Wine Cellar.
Domaine Giraudon is owned and run by brother and sister Aurelie and Thibaud Giraudon, who are the estate’s winemaker and vineyard manager, respectively. The estate was founded by their grandfather some 80 years ago and was a mix of wine, cereals, cherries and cattle. He also planted a vineyard in nearby Chablis. It was his son Marcel who expanded the wine-growing side of the business. Today, Aurélie and Thibaud continue that legacy, combining traditional farming with a commitment to minimal-intervention winemaking.
Domaine Giraudon is nestled in the picturesque medieval village of Chitry-Le-Fort, just 13km southeast of Auxerre on the right bank of the Yonne River. Famous for its imposing fortified tower and the beautiful Church of Saint-Valérien, Chitry is one of the four historic viticultural communes of the Auxerrois. Since 1993, its best wines have been bottled under the Bourgogne Chitry appellation, a recognition that highlights the exceptional quality of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this distinctive terroir.
With continued global warming, the wines of Chitry in northern Burgundy have become more consistent in recent years, and demand for the region’s wines is growing. This is definitely a region to watch.
The family have 25 hectares of vineyards planted on hillsides of Kimmeridgian chalky marl (similar to the soils in neighbouring Chablis). They have seven hectares of Aligote, seven hectares of Chitry Blanc (Chardonnay), seven hectares of Chitry Rouge (Pinot Noir) and three and a half hectares planted in Chablis.
Yields in the vineyard are kept low, and harvesting is done manually. The winery uses exclusively stainless steel for ageing (they are possibly the only producer in Chitry that does not use any barrels), and only natural yeasts are used. Different parcels of vines are vinified separately and blended to produce the final wines.
Domaine Giraudon Bourgogne Chitry Rouge is a bright, light red colour. It is wonderfully aromatic, fruity and refreshing. There are lots of cherry and raspberry aromas with floral hints and some spicy notes. The wine has a good mouthfeel with mineral character and fresh acidity. A wonderfully pure wine.
Domaine Giraudon Bourgogne Chitry Rouge is a versatile food wine. Ttry it with:
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