The Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée “Aux Champs Perdrix” 2021 is a refined and expressive Pinot Noir from one of Vosne-Romanée’s esteemed lieux-dits. Perched above the Grand Cru vineyards of La Tâche and La Romanée, “Aux Champs Perdrix” benefits from its cooler, elevated terroir, delivering wines that combine elegance with a sense of place. Pierre-Vincent Girardin, a young yet highly skilled winemaker, focuses on organic practices and minimal intervention to craft wines of purity and precision. The 2021 vintage, with its cooler growing season and reduced yields, resulted in wines with vibrant acidity, fine structure, and aromatic finesse.

On the nose, this wine offers a delicate bouquet of red cherries, wild strawberries, and cranberries, enhanced by floral notes of violets and hints of spice and crushed stone. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and impeccably balanced, with silky tannins and fresh acidity framing its bright, juicy fruit. A mineral backbone adds depth and complexity, leading to a long, elegant finish with lingering notes of fruit and subtle earthiness.

This Vosne-Romanée pairs beautifully with roasted duck, lamb with rosemary, or wild mushroom risotto, where its refined character and depth can elevate the dish. While approachable now with decanting, the Pierre Girardin Vosne-Romanée “Aux Champs Perdrix” 2021 will reward cellaring over the next 8–12 years, gaining further nuance and complexity. It is a stunning example of Pierre Girardin’s commitment to crafting wines that honor both tradition and terroir.