Cuvee Arthur Girard
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
The Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru 'Cuvée Arthur Girard' is steeped in the rich philanthropic history of the Hospices de Beaune. Arthur Girard, a notary from Beaune, generously bequeathed a significant portion of his estate to the institution in 1936. This prestigious cuvée is crafted from exceptional Premier Cru parcels within the Savigny-lès-Beaune appellation, notably including Les Lavières, Aux Clous, and Les Gravains. The vineyards sit on gravelly, limestone-rich soils that enjoy excellent drainage and sun exposure. This terroir imparts a signature elegance and vibrant red-berry character to the Pinot Noir, balanced by fine-grained tannins and a subtle mineral backbone. Following tradition, the wine is auctioned in barrel during the famous November charity event before being meticulously aged by a chosen négociant-éleveur.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, Chancellor to the Duke of Burgundy, and Guigone de Salins as the charitable Hôtel-Dieu hospital, the Domaine des Hospices de Beaune represents one of the most storied institutions in viticultural history. Comprising approximately 60 hectares amassed through centuries of philanthropic bequests, the domaine spans over a hundred individual parcels across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, supplemented by small outposts in the Mâconnais and Chablis. Over 85% of its vineyards claim Premier or Grand Cru status, rooted predominantly in classic Jurassic limestone and marl soils. Chief winemaker Ludivine Griveau, the first female régisseur in the estate's history, completed the transition to full organic certification with the 2024 vintage. Vinified in Beaune before being offered as barrel lots during the historic annual November auction, benchmark red cuvées such as Nicolas Rolin and Guigone de Salins, alongside benchmark white expressions like François de Salins, display pure fruit expression, terroir transparency, and refined structural precision.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir