2021 Vincent Girardin 'Les Vieilles Vignes' Puligny-Montrachet

The nose suggests fern, hawthorn, ripe grapes, marzipan, hazelnut, amber, lemongrass, green apple. Mineral (flint) and lactic (butter) aromas are frequent. Honey is usual, especially after a few years of keeping. The body and the bouquet melt with age. Concentration is remarkable.

The history of Maison Vincent Girardin is relatively recent. In 1980, at the age of 19, Vincent Girardin, the son of a family of winegrowers based in Santenay since the 17th century, decided to strike out on his own and began producing wine from five acres of vines that he had inherited from his parents. From his earliest youth, Vincent had a passion for working with vines and great respect for the potential that they represent, and his ambition was to produce his own wine. The quality of his wines was quickly recognized by connoisseurs all over the world, and this enabled him to expand his activity, focusing primarily on the great white and red wines of the Côte de Beaune.

Puligny-Montrachet, located in the Côte de Beaune, is celebrated for producing some of the world's finest Chardonnay. Known for their elegance, balance, and complexity, Puligny-Montrachet wines exhibit notes of citrus, white flowers, and minerals, with a characteristic richness and depth. The region's limestone and clay soils, combined with its ideal microclimate, contribute to the distinctive quality of these wines. Puligny-Montrachet includes several prestigious Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards, such as Le Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, and Chevalier-Montrachet, each producing wines that are highly sought after for their exceptional refinement and aging potential.