Santenay Premier Cru 'Clos Rousseau' Rouge, Domaine Benoit Girardin, 2023

Est. delivery in 2026

Son of Yves and nephew of Vincent, Benoit Girardin has steadily carved out his own reputation and is already turning heads in the Parisian restaurant scene. 2023 was a standout vintage for Girardin, delivering both quantity and quality.

"From a single hectare of clay soils near the estate, this wine is structured and powerful. The nose is deep, with purple fruit notes, while the palate reveals crunchy dark cherries and a hint of new oak (5%). Grippy yet refined tannins frame the fruit, promising great aging potential."
Our note

While white yields were typical, the reds saw an unprecedented abundance. The whites were harvested first, beginning on September 7th, with the reds following on September 10th. Whites show a harmonious balance between sugar and acidity, with greater maturity and slightly softer acidity compared to 2022. The reds are all 100% destemmed with no fining or filtration, while the whites retain purity and definition with meticulous filtration.