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RATED 5/5 ON TRUSTPILOT‘Le Châtaignier’ Savagnin
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Flavours
Savagnin
Savagnin- Old-vine Savagnin from Rotalier, with limestone-driven precision
- Mineral, saline and quietly powerful, with a chiselled, layered feel
- Made in Meursault, this strips away oxidation for purity and tension
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About this Wine
A completely different expression of Savagnin. Sourced from old vines in Rotalier and made in Meursault, this strips away the traditional oxidative style and replaces it with purity, tension, and precision. Mineral, saline, and quietly powerful, with a Burgundian touch guiding a Jura soul.
Flavour Profile
Floral and smoky, with gunflint, white flowers, saline mineral tension, and a finely chiselled, layered palate.
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Open now for its fresh precision, or hold to deepen its mineral line and structure.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink and guaranteed to impress
Tasting Notes
From Jura, made in Meursault. Savagnin, but not as you know it.
Savagnin, but stripped back. No veil. No oxidation. Just fruit, place, and precision.
Le Châtaignier sits mid-slope on a steep, west-facing parcel in Rotalier. Limestone and marl underfoot. Vines planted in 1959, now reaching deep and delivering something far more serious than you might expect.
The nose pulls you straight in. Gunflint, white flowers, a cool mineral edge. There’s intensity here that feels almost Burgundian, but wilder, less polished. More raw, more alive.
On the palate, it opens, then tightens again. Broad at first, then drawn into a fine, chiselled line. Full and layered, yet always held in check by a driving freshness. Crisp, saline, beautifully structured. Depth, but with lift. Energy without weight.
This is Savagnin, reimagined.
What’s in the Box
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The Plot
Le Châtaignier lies in Rotalier in the southern Jura, planted mid-slope on a steep, west-facing site. The soils are classic for the region, limestone and marl, giving both structure and salinity. With vines dating back to 1959, the roots run deep, drawing out concentration, minerality, and a clear expression of place.
Technical Details
100% Savagnin from organically farmed vines planted in 1959 in Rotalier in the Jura, rooted in limestone and marl soils. Although grown in Jura, the wine is made in Meursault and bottled as Vin de France, allowing complete freedom in style.
In the cellar, the approach mirrors his whites. Whole bunches are pressed long and firmly to extract maximum lees, with controlled oxidation only at this early stage. Fermentation takes place in custom 456-litre barrels for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, minimising oak influence and focusing on purity. From pressing to bottling, the wine is protected with nitrogen, preserving freshness, tension, and that signature lift.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pierre Girardin |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Jura |
| Appellation | Rotalier, Vin de France |
| Classification | Vin de France |
| Grape Variety | Savagnin |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
The story begins in 2017. At just eighteen years old, Pierre-Vincent Girardin founded his own domaine, working with a handful of exceptional vineyard parcels retained from his family’s historic holdings.
Raised in Meursault and shaped by generations of Burgundian winemaking, he works organically in the vineyards and has rapidly forged a style defined by purity, precision and energy. Already being compared to Coche-Dury & Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, from the first taste, it’s clear why.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Vin de France Classification
Unbound by regional rules, a canvas for creativity expressing the winemaker’s vision with freedom and flair.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now and should give plenty of pleasure straight away. Open it for its perfume, texture and charm rather than waiting for the perfect distant moment.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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