Vincent Girardin - Pouilly-Fuissé - Vieilles Vignes - White - 2022

Wine:

Reminiscent of a great Côte d’Or wine, the 2022 white Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes opens with beautifully expressive toasted and grilled notes. This is a superbly balanced Chardonnay, showing perfect ripeness with a touch of fresh butter and a vibrant mineral character. For optimal enjoyment, consider aerating it in a wide glass or decanting upon opening. The palate is concentrated yet fresh, with impeccable structure, promising at least six years of graceful evolution. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Direct pressing. Light settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with 100% indigenous yeasts and ageing on the fine lees for 14 months in barrels (10% new), without stirring, then for one month in stainless steel vats. Fining and light filtration. Bottling according to the lunar calendar.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Fruit and floral notes with hints of toasted brioche, fresh butter, and crushed chalk.

Palate:

Fresh and generous, with flavours of perfectly ripe fruit. The old vines bring impressive depth and intensity, delivering a concentrated and expressive wine.

Temperature:

Decant before serving in a large glass at between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, Comté cheese puffs, frogs' legs sautéed Dombes-style, roast or creamed chicken wings, mushroom vol-au-vent.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts.

Awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF and recognized as one of the finest négociants, Maison Vincent Girardin stands at the pinnacle of Burgundy’s great names. Known for its unwavering consistency, its wines captivate with a modern, rich, and concentrated style, offering a remarkable depth and smooth texture.

Fully converted to biodynamics and praised as an “exceptional estate” by the Parker Guide, the Maison produces some of the most sought-after wines among Burgundy enthusiasts. No matter the appellation, excellence is always a given.