Vincent Girardin - Pouilly-Fuissé - Les Vieilles Vignes - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

Highly flavorful, the 2021 white Pouilly-Fuissé Les Vieilles Vignes displays remarkable precision and craftsmanship. Its very pure and fresh nose, with delicate floral notes, creates a sense of lightness, enhanced by an elegantly oaked touch. The palate is equally impressive: a well-balanced structure with good consistency, supported by tension and fine minerality. This bottle is already open and flourishing, yet it has the potential to age gracefully for another five to seven years. It pairs splendidly with local dishes like gougères with Comté cheese, sautéed frog legs, mushroom vol-au-vent, or salmon fillet with sorrel. A quintessential example of Pouilly-Fuissé! Rated 94/100 by our Committee.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, direct pressing, cold settling.
Aged for 14 months in barrels, including 10% new wood.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Fresh and pure, with delicate floral notes and a hint of minerality, supported by a noble, elegant oakiness.

Palate:

Consistent and taut, this multi-talented cuvée releases a juice of great balance and beautiful minerality.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Gougères with Comté cheese, frogs' legs sautéed like in Dombes, roasted or creamed poultry breasts, vol au vent mushrooms.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Awarded 2 stars by the RVF Guide and heralded as the "Négociant of the Year 2023," Maison Vincent Girardin ranks among the elite in Burgundy. Its wines, known for their relentless consistency and captivating charm, embody a modern style - luscious, concentrated, with a sensuous texture.

Embracing biodynamic practices and acclaimed as "an exceptional domain" by Robert Parker, the Maison produces wines coveted by discerning Burgundy aficionados. Across all appellations, their success is a constant.