Vincent Girardin : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Les Combettes" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Combettes" 2023 Vincent Girardin

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a brilliant pale yellow hue, enhanced by delicate lemony and golden reflections, revealing remarkable clarity.

Nose
Of great purity, the nose opens on a floral bouquet blending hawthorn and acacia. It then evolves towards aromas of candied citrus and stone fruit, before revealing subtle notes of fresh hazelnut, brioche and a mineral touch reminiscent of damp chalk.

Palate
The attack is precise and gives way to a finely structured palate. The texture, slightly unctuous, is perfectly balanced by a lovely mineral tension. The finish, long and refreshing, stands out for its persistent salinity.

Food and wine pairing

This great white wine pairs wonderfully with poultry in creamy sauces, such as chicken with morels, or noble fish like turbot with beurre blanc. It also enhances roasted shellfish and pairs perfectly with pressed cooked cheeses such as an aged Comté.

Service and storage

Endowed with excellent aging potential, this Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Combettes" 2023 can be cellared and enjoyed until around 2033.

Other characteristics

This dry white wine from France accurately expresses the full typicity and elegance of its terroir.

The finesse and purity of a great white wine from Puligny-Montrachet

The estate

Founded in the early 1980s by Vincent Girardin, the eponymous estate is located in Meursault, in the heart of Burgundy. Initially comprising just a few hectares, it grew to become an essential reference among the great wines of the Côte de Beaune. Now owned by the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois, the house retains a strong stylistic identity thanks to its technical director, Éric Germain, who has been at the helm since 2002. The estate stands out for its exacting quality standards, favouring finesse and the authentic expression of terroir, particularly in its prestigious premier crus.

The vineyard

This wine comes from the prestigious "Les Combettes" climat, located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet. The vines, around fifty-five years old, thrive on soils made up of clay and limestone. This terroir benefits from an ideal microclimate, offering excellent exposure while being sheltered from cold winds. The estate practises environmentally friendly farming methods, with grapes harvested entirely by hand to preserve the integrity of the bunches.

The vintage

The year 2023 was marked by mild weather conditions, offering a fine balance. Without excessive heat, this vintage allowed the berries to reach optimal ripeness while retaining lovely acidity, resulting in wines of remarkable freshness and aromatic purity.

Winemaking and aging

After a manual harvest, the grapes destined for the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Combettes" 2023 undergo gentle pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for an extended period on fine lees in barrels, with very measured use of oak, in order to preserve all the delicacy and complexity of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay