S.A.S Justin Girardin
13 Rue de Narosse
21590 Santenay
Tél. 03 80 20 60 12
In old French 'bievaux' means 'beautiful valley'.
Historically this land was reputed to produce excellent white wines but, after the destruction of the vineyards by the Phylloxera pest, this hillside was left abandoned.
In the 1960s a number of vines were replanted and in view of the quality of the resulting wine, the entire hillside was replanted between 1970 and 1986.
The slope being steep, the planting was done in terraces.
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Average age of the vines
30 years
Maturation
12 months in oak barrels ( 15% new barrels)
Tasting notes
The clay-limestone soil gives elegance with fruit. A mineral wine, well-structured and balanced.
Vintages available
2013
Technical sheet
JST.pdf
