{"title":"Manuel Girard","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA passionate reconversion to natural Beaujolais\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Besançon, \u003cstrong\u003eManuel Girard\u003c\/strong\u003e will study engineering in biology. It was after spending more than 22 years in the field of medical research that he decided to leave everything behind in 2019. \u003cbr\u003e He passed a BPREA viticulture and left to learn how to make natural wine, to our greatest joy. \u003cbr\u003e Manuel Girard will start by planting a few \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e vines in his garden, just to get his hands on it, then he will spend the harvest and vinification at \u003cstrong\u003eNuit St Georges\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003ePhilippe Gavignet\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, it was with the \u003cstrong\u003eBertrand Family\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eFleurie\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/collections\/beaujolais\" title=\"Beaujolais\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, that he worked for more than 2 years to acquire knowledge and skills. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst grapes, first vintages and launch of the estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd it is at the beginning of 2021 that he will acquire his first plots, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/products\/initiatique-fleurie-2021-manuel-girard\" title=\"Initiatique Fleurie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitiatique\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003evintage is born! He was then 50 years old, the same age as the plots he took over. \u003cbr\u003eThen in 2022 it will be 0.6 ha in the Fleurie appellation that he will lease again. Today the estate extends over 1.8 ha including plots in \u003cstrong\u003eFleurie\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en\/products\/morgon-psychedelique-2022-manuel-girard\" title=\"Morgon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorgon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and some \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e in the commune of \u003cstrong\u003eLancié\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e The wines are vinified \u003cstrong\u003enaturally\u003c\/strong\u003e, with as few inputs (so2) as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"initiatique-fleurie-2023-manuel-girard","title":"Initiatique Fleurie 2023 - Manuel Girard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManuel Girard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fleurie from old vines planted on the granitic soils of the cru, where Manuel Girard primarily seeks finesse and the expression of the terroir. Whole-cluster fermentation with indigenous yeasts is followed by subtle aging, without filtration or fining, and with minimal to no sulfur use depending on the vintage. The wine opens with cherry, raspberry, peony, and a subtle spicy note. The palate is silky, airy, with infused tannins and a beautiful tension that prolongs the tasting experience. A delicate and profound Fleurie, magnificent with roasted poultry or pan-fried mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 14°\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Girard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57263420473719,"sku":"MGIRARDIF23","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/6d2949f61b7962f0f267ba2c8a548022_f843365b-e482-40bc-854e-a516f18c46b6.webp?v=1783330176"},{"product_id":"morgon-psychedelique-2024-manuel-girard","title":"Morgon Psychédélique 2024 - Manuel Girard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine produced by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManuel Girard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the locality of Prés Jourdan, on granitic sands, this Gamay comes from vines 35 to 45 years old. Whole clusters macerate for twelve days through carbonic maceration before spontaneous fermentation and seven months of aging in multi-use barrels. Bottled without fining, filtering, or added sulfites, the wine expresses all the energy of the cru. The nose reveals cherry, raspberry, and violet, with a hint of spice. The palate is juicy, supple, and remarkably drinkable, supported by a freshness that immediately makes you want more. A vibrant Morgon, ideal with grilled pork chops or a country terrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 12°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Girard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57263420932471,"sku":"MGIRARDMP24","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/be26da64ffaf563e29ffad1a305e18d6_f2ccc228-ec4a-419a-89b4-2e9b2fca95c0.webp?v=1783330182"},{"product_id":"face-est-beaujolais-blanc-2024-manuel-girard","title":"Face Est Beaujolais Blanc 2024 - Manuel Girard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾White Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManuel Girard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Chardonnay from the hillsides of Lancié, on soils mixing granite and clay-limestone. Part of the harvest undergoes a short maceration before aging for seven months in multi-vintage barrels, on lees, to gain depth without losing freshness. The nose opens with pear, ripe yellow fruits, and white flowers, with a delicately buttery touch. The palate is straight, sapid, carried by a beautiful mineral tension that extends the finish. A fine Beaujolais Blanc, perfect with creamed poultry or soft cheeses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Region: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/collections\/beaujolais\"\u003eBeaujolais\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 13°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Girard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57263421161847,"sku":"MGIRARDFEBB24","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/2cd0c71768a326f7bbd244a929584573_e8aa5bcf-74fb-495c-bd1b-657f4b38d7fd.webp?v=1783330198"},{"product_id":"celeste-manuel-girard","title":"Céleste - Manuel Girard","description":"\u003cp data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e👨🏼‍🌾 Red Wine made by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eManuel Girard\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Gamay from a fifty-year-old plot in Beaujolais, on granitic sands that give the wine its finesse and verticality. Manuel Girard vinifies it using strict carbonic maceration for twelve days, with whole bunches, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by eleven months of aging in multi-vintage barrels, without fining, filtering, or added sulfites. The wine opens with fresh cherry, raspberry, violet, and a slightly spicy touch. The palate is supple, luminous, with infused tannins and a granitic freshness that keeps the wine moving. A pure Gamay, perfect lightly chilled with roasted poultry or a nice charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📍Appellation: Vin de France\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e🍇Grape Variety: Gamay\u003cbr\u003e📆Vintage: NV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(119, 119, 119);font-size: 13px;font-weight: 500\"\u003e%\u003c\/span\u003e Alcohol Content: 11°\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllergens: contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manuel Girard","offers":[{"title":"A Bottle","offer_id":57263421489527,"sku":"MGIRARDCEL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/6947\/2019\/files\/422c9f6365348ad38a86eb7e4e6eacc8.png?v=1783330218"}],"url":"https:\/\/mireehaute.com\/en-gb\/collections\/manuel-girard.oembed","provider":"Marée Haute","version":"1.0","type":"link"}