JUSTIN GIRARDIN

Burgundy, France

GIRARDIN's family is present in Burgundy since 1570.

Justin represents the 13th generation: rich from one know-how and inexhaustible energy, he shows boldness and determination. His experiences outside Burgundy and abroad bring a touch of modernity and creativity in the elaboration of its wines.

Up until the end of the 19 th century, the vine represented only a part of farming and was as important as crops and livestock. After the phylloxera crisis (1880-1900) and certainly after the 1 st World War, notions on the idea of 'terroir' and quality emerged.Mixed farming tended to disappear exclusively in favour of vine growing.

Justin's grandfather, Jean, would be the pioneer and from the end of the 2 nd World war he would develop his Domain on the best of Santenay land.

Valérie and Jacques, Justin's parents, have continued the development by increasing the Domain to include appellations in Chassagne, Pommard and Savigny-les-Beaune.

Today, Justin, always aided by his parents, puts the accent on a constant presence in the vineyards to stay close to nature and on an equally refined vinification for the optimal expression of their terroirs. From his professional experience in France and in other countries, and from his meetings with other passionate winegrowers, he knows where he wants to go to gain precision and character. His vision is simple: always consider and review so as to go ever further in the search for quality wine.

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