Domaine Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru "Les Suchots"

Pierre-Vincent Girardin launched his domaine in 2016 at approximately 18–19 years old — the 13th generation of a Burgundian winemaking family — and immediately staked his reputation on terroir transparency over extraction. Les Suchots sits on the northern boundary of Vosne-Romanée's premier cru belt, its Jurassic marl-and-limestone soils at roughly 260 m elevation producing Pinot Noir of notable aromatic lift and structural tension rather than the plush weight of lower-slope parcels. From the 2021 vintage onward, Girardin committed to 100% whole-cluster vinification across his red range — a deliberate choice to amplify spice, perfume, and structural grip without resorting to extraction. Fermentation proceeds with indigenous yeasts, minimal pigeage, and a cold cellar regime to preserve juice purity; aging runs 12 months in 228-litre barrels at low new-oak percentage, followed by three months in tank before unfined and unfiltered bottling timed to the lunar calendar. What sets this cuvée apart within the Girardin range is its Côte de Nuits address — the domaine is centred on Meursault and the Côte de Beaune, making Les Suchots a rare northward reach into Vosne's iron-rich terroir. The 2022 vintage delivered generous ripeness tempered by a cool August, producing Pinot Noir with density and freshness in uncommon equilibrium; drink from 2026 through 2034.