The history of the PIGUET-GIRARDIN estate is quite brief. Anne-Marie and Dominique united in 1985 and created the domain with the eponymous name. The two young people were then under 30 years old and both from families with a secular winemaking tradition (more than 10 generations). Anne Marie is from the Girardin family of Santenay (which includes Justin Girardin in our portfolio) and Dominique from the Piguet family from Auxey-Duresses.
They initially gathered 6 hectares inherited on both sides from their parents as well as sharecropping exploited by Dominique before their meeting.
At the beginning of the 1990s everything changed, the biggest owner of sharecropping sold; the survival of the domain was jeopardized. However, Dominique and Anne Marie redoubled their efforts and did not let themselves be discouraged. They decide to embark on very heavy investments such as the acquisition of plots of vines and the extension of the winery in order to no longer find themselves in such a situation.
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Our Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru les Grands Champs comes from a single plot, located right in the middle of the climat, on stony marl-limestone soil. The plot gives small grapes that concentrate a lot of fruity aromas and color and magnify the pinot noir. A dress with cherry reflections. The nose offers notes rich in small black fruits. The palate is supple, fine and tannic with a finish on aromas of blackberries. This wine, comparable to certain Volnays, has great aging potential. Aged 100% in oak barrels for 12 months with 20% single wine barrels. Vines were planted in 1980
