Vincent Girardin

Les Vieilles Vignes Volnay Pinot Noir

9.220 ratings
9.38 pro ratings
Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Brad Hemmer

Started off with a smoky aroma w some oak immediately upon opening. Then turned more complex. Wood chips, leather, baking spice, dark cherry. Smooth texture, good acidity, lingering finish w bolder fruit flavor than initially thought.

Started off with a smoky aroma w some oak immediately upon opening. Then turned more complex. Wood chips, leather, baking spice, dark cherry. Smooth texture, good acidity, lingering finish w bolder fruit flavor than initially thought.

2 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2015
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.4

Pretty fucking rad. Definitely hitting in 1er Cru territory and a-typically bright for Girardin's house style. This could be a one-off, but definitely a seriously pretty bottle of burgundy, red fruited, floral and ethereal but soulful. Volnay for the win, I suppose.

Pretty fucking rad. Definitely hitting in 1er Cru territory and a-typically bright for Girardin's house style. This could be a one-off, but definitely a seriously pretty bottle of burgundy, red fruited, floral and ethereal but soulful. Volnay for the win, I suppose.

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.9

So juicy, silky, and aromatic. 2011 is ready to go! Thanks for the blind @Geoff Labitzke

So juicy, silky, and aromatic. 2011 is ready to go! Thanks for the blind @Geoff Labitzke

Nov 12th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Dark sour fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, chalky, minerals, wet black earth, nice acidity with a raspberry cola finish. A Costco bargain at just under $25!

Dark sour fruits; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, chalky, minerals, wet black earth, nice acidity with a raspberry cola finish. A Costco bargain at just under $25!

Nov 7th, 2015
Adam Nelson

Solid burgundy from a down vintage. Acid on this wine is lovely

Solid burgundy from a down vintage. Acid on this wine is lovely

Oct 26th, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Black cherry, ripe raspberries, forest floor, butcher shop, rose petal, tree bark. Nice and juicy. Delicious.

Black cherry, ripe raspberries, forest floor, butcher shop, rose petal, tree bark. Nice and juicy. Delicious.

Oct 17th, 2015
Ana

Light red, perfect to drink on its own. No food/snacks wanted

Light red, perfect to drink on its own. No food/snacks wanted

Jul 19th, 2015
Philippe Cambie

Philippe had this 10 years ago

Philippe had this 10 years ago

Apr 23rd, 2015
Paritosh Kulkarni

Paritosh had this 4 years ago

Paritosh had this 4 years ago

Nov 30th, 2020
Marvin Liu

Marvin had this 8 years ago

Marvin had this 8 years ago

Jan 20th, 2017