Vincent Girardin - Puligny-Montrachet - Les Vieilles Vignes - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Exemplifying a fresh profile for the appellation and perfectly in line with the vintage, the 2021 white Puligny-Montrachet Les Vieilles Vignes brilliantly combines minerality and maturity. The precise and relevant oak complements the fruity substance with great class and balance, confirmed by its elegant, vibrant, and radiant structure. A superb bottle to keep aging in your cellar. A Selection Committee favorite.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations carried out in French oak barrels, 15% of which are new.
Aged for 14 months on fine lees, 1 month before bottling, all barrels are transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for blending.

Uncertified biodynamic vineyard.

Color:

Bright, clear yellow.

Nose:

Rather fresh, marked by floral and mineral notes.

Palate:

Elegant and fruity, this wine is carefully and appropriately matured, producing a vibrant, brilliant juice of great class.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lobster or shellfish in all its forms, Bresse poultry, cheese and bacon gougères, frog fricassee with fine herbs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034.

Awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide and named "Négociant of the Year 2023," Maison Vincent Girardin stands at the pinnacle of Burgundy's prestigious names. Renowned for its unwavering consistency and highly seductive wines, this house produces modern, creamy, and concentrated wines with a great sensuality of body.

Adhering to biodynamic farming principles and described as an "exceptional estate" by Robert Parker, Maison Vincent Girardin crafts some of the most sought-after wines by Burgundy enthusiasts. Success is guaranteed, regardless of the appellation!