Vincent Girardin : Puligny-Montrachet Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2021

An ample and mineral Burgundy white wine

The estate

The story of the beautiful Vincent Girardin house began in 1980. At the age of 19, Vincent Girardin joined the family profession of winemaking that it had been doing since the 17th century. He began his activities with the two hectares of vines he inherited from his parents. A passionate winegrower at heart, Vincent Girardin quickly made a name for himself among the great names of Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune. Founded in 1992, Vincent Girardin has since become one of the finest references in the appellation. Since 2000, the talented Eric Germain has been following in Vincent Girardin's footsteps, bringing out with passion the exceptional terroirs of Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet.

The vineyard

This wine is made from plots in the Puligny-Montrachet commune in the heart of the Tremblots, Rue aux Vaches, Houillères, Paupillots and Nosroyes terroirs. The vines are on average 40 years old and thrive on brown limestone soils, consisting of marly clay-limestone beds.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are carefully selected on the vines and on arrival in the cellar. After gentle pressing and settling, the must is placed in 228-litre French oak barrels (15% new) to begin fermentation under the influence of indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged on its fine lees for 14 months without stirring. The wines are lightly filtered and bottled according to the lunar calendar.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Puligny-Montrachet Village "Vieilles Vignes" 2021 from Vincent Girardin

Tasting

Nose
Delicate and intense, the nose delights with its aromas of hawthorn, fern and hazelnut.

Palate
Dense and complex, the palate reveals lactic (butter) and mineral (flint) aromas with a honeyed finish.

Food and wine pairing

This wine is ideal with fish, shellfish and white meat dishes.

To serve

For the best tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at 12°C.