{"product_id":"2023-justin-girardin-maranges-vieilles-vignes","title":"2023 Justin Girardin, Maranges \"Vieilles Vignes\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery serious Burgundy collector and enthusiast faces the same struggle: you want the soulful, terroir-driven complexity of the Côte d'Or, but you don't want to prematurely pop a three-figure Premier Cru that needs another decade in the cellar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2023 Justin Girardin Maranges \"Vieilles Vignes\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e solves this dilemma perfectly, serving as the ultimate \"drink-while-you-wait\" bottle that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edelivers the precision and structural pedigree of elite-level Red Burgundy at a fraction of Premier Cru pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This vibrant Pinot Noir is in a spectacular place to enjoy over the next two to three years, allowing your higher-end acquisitions to quietly rest and mature while satisfying your immediate craving for authentic Red Burgundy character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Girardin name has been synonymous with elite Burgundy for centuries, and Justin represents the 13th generation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of a family line heavily cemented by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e his uncle, Vincent Girardin, and his father, Jacques Girard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein. Today, Justin is one of the most exciting young talents in the region, farming 17 hectares of pristine family holdings across Pommard, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Operating out of the family headquarters in neighboring Santenay, this bottling utilizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-year-old vines sourced from parcels straddling right along Santenay's neighboring Premier Cru sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recently tasted Justin Girardin’s lineup of Santenays and Pommards, and this old-vine Maranges stole the show—delivering absolute crowd-pleasing brilliance at an unbeatable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the glass, it bursts with fresh wild black cherries, crushed red plums, tea leaf, and a stony undercurrent; fanatics of the finest cool-climate, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills or California’s Sonoma Coast will deeply appreciate the wine’s energetic spice, juicy fruit core, and crunchy minerality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanté \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\"\u003eSourced from 50-year-old vines that straddle neighboring Santenay 1er Cru sites, it delivers elite Côte d'Or complexity at a fraction of the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\"\u003eIt offers immediate, high-toned Burgundy joy right now, allowing your heavy-hitting, expensive allocations to quietly rest and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\"\u003eWith its combination of energetic spice, a juicy fruit core, and crunchy minerality, it is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that cool-climate Oregon and California Pinot fanatics will love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eHow to Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eServe it slightly chilled—around 55–58°F (13–14°C)—to keep the bright red plum and cherry fruit tightly focused and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003ePour it into a traditional, large-bowled Burgundy glass to allow the complex tea leaf and stony floral aromas to fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eIts vibrant acidity and juicy core make it incredibly versatile—pair it with roasted chicken, seared salmon, mushroom risotto, or an earthy charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-411cfe6e-7fff-ec26-8c8b-f557832557cc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46924229738550,"sku":"SOMM2607-JGRD23MRNGVV-750","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2023-justin-girardin-maranges-vieilles-vignes","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}