Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. No formal notes due to the setting but I’m pleased to report that the 2018 “Très Girard” is positively delightful at this stage of its evolution. Still developing, there is a pleasant mix of dark and red fruit with earth and spice and enough structure to gracefully continue its evolution over the next 10 to 15 years. Drink now through 2038.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. No formal notes due to the setting but I’m pleased to report that the 2018 “Très Girard” is positively delightful at this stage of its evolution. Still developing, there is a pleasant mix of dark and red fruit with earth and spice and enough structure to gracefully continue its evolution over the next 10 to 15 years. Drink now through 2038.
Jul 6th, 2025
I can't help but crack a smile when drinking the Lignier wines of recent. There's just this lovely transparent fruit, often set of a racy, mineral-driven frame. The 2016 Tres Girard is no different - it leads with explosive scents of black cherry, rose, and sarsaparilla, followed by a red berry-saturated palate with strong salinity and subtle earth notes. Plain delicious, a bottle for one.
I can't help but crack a smile when drinking the Lignier wines of recent. There's just this lovely transparent fruit, often set of a racy, mineral-driven frame. The 2016 Tres Girard is no different - it leads with explosive scents of black cherry, rose, and sarsaparilla, followed by a red berry-saturated palate with strong salinity and subtle earth notes. Plain delicious, a bottle for one.
Sep 13th, 2020
Chambolle similarities here, red cherries, toasty spices, hints of earth, fine tannins
Chambolle similarities here, red cherries, toasty spices, hints of earth, fine tannins
Sep 1st, 2018
Very young but wanted a datapoint. Like a gifted child you hope it reaches and exceeds expectations.
Very young but wanted a datapoint. Like a gifted child you hope it reaches and exceeds expectations.
1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2015
Still a light tight, but beautiful smoothness.
Still a light tight, but beautiful smoothness.
May 24th, 2015
Subtle and delicately detailed. Long and fine.
Subtle and delicately detailed. Long and fine.
Nov 21st, 2014
Last had 4ish years ago. On cork pop was concerned this had not come together. But decanted for an hour and this became quite seamless and delicious. Definitely on the fuller bodied end of the spectrum. Dark red and some black fruit, nice body, excellent acid on the finish married to quite present but integrated tannins. Excellent with a roast chicken with mushrooms cooked in the chicken fat.
Last had 4ish years ago. On cork pop was concerned this had not come together. But decanted for an hour and this became quite seamless and delicious. Definitely on the fuller bodied end of the spectrum. Dark red and some black fruit, nice body, excellent acid on the finish married to quite present but integrated tannins. Excellent with a roast chicken with mushrooms cooked in the chicken fat.
Mar 24th, 2024
Sappy black cherry fruit, sous bois, silky tannin, drinking well 😍
Sappy black cherry fruit, sous bois, silky tannin, drinking well 😍
May 30th, 2021Imagine this will be much better in a few years, but still fun to try now. With a 3 hour decant, this is nice. But the tannins are a bit too present at this point. Sweet oak and dark red fruit on the nose. Some good minerality but I think the elegance will come with time. Nice with grilled chicken.
Imagine this will be much better in a few years, but still fun to try now. With a 3 hour decant, this is nice. But the tannins are a bit too present at this point. Sweet oak and dark red fruit on the nose. Some good minerality but I think the elegance will come with time. Nice with grilled chicken.
Jun 16th, 2020Solid village burg drinking well at 10 yrs old
Solid village burg drinking well at 10 yrs old
Jun 2nd, 2019
Morey St. Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
