Vincent Girardin : Meursault Village "Les Narvaux" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Meursault Village "Les Narvaux" 2024 by Vincent Girardin

Tasting

Appearance
This white wine reveals a brilliant straw-yellow colour, adorned with subtle golden highlights.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens on notes of citrus and stone fruits, such as white peach. It is then enriched with delicate touches of white flowers, butter, hazelnut and a minerality reminiscent of gun flint.

Palate
Ample and endowed with a beautifully silky texture, the palate is enlivened by a vibrant acidity. This Meursault offers a long, savoury and deeply mineral finish.

Food and wine pairings

This gastronomic wine pairs wonderfully with fine fish in sauce, shellfish such as scallops, or white meats served with cream and mushrooms. It also enhances a risotto or aged cheeses such as Comté.

Serving and cellaring

Boasting excellent ageing potential, the Meursault Village "Les Narvaux" 2024 can be enjoyed in its early years or kept in the cellar to be savoured until at least 2032.

The precision and minerality of a white Burgundy signed by Vincent Girardin

The estate

Founded in 1980 by Vincent Girardin from two hectares of vines, the eponymous House has become an essential reference in Burgundy. Sold in 2012 to the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois, it is today chaired by Mr Nié. Under the technical direction of Eric Germain, the team upholds a demanding philosophy centred on the pure expression of the terroirs. The estate stands out for its haute couture approach to winemaking, working prestigious plots on the Côte de Beaune to craft wines of remarkable precision.

The vineyard

Sourced from the Meursault appellation, the Climat "Les Narvaux" is located at the top of the slope, overlooking the Premiers Crus. The vines, around forty years old, thrive on lean soils composed of limestone, clay and gypsum. The vineyard is managed according to strict and natural principles, without any herbicides or insecticides, favouring deep ploughing and the use of natural composts to encourage deep rooting.

The vintage

The 2024 year proved particularly demanding, marked by constant climatic pressure that required unwavering vigilance in the vineyards. Despite these weather challenges, this vintage is a genuine success for the region's white wines, which stand out for their balance, intensity and great precision.

Vinification and ageing

The harvest is entirely carried out by hand. In the cellar, the fermentation of the Meursault Village "Les Narvaux" 2024 takes place slowly thanks to indigenous yeasts, without any addition of enzymes or chaptalisation. Ageing continues on fine lees for around sixteen months in oak barrels, with a measured proportion of 15% new wood. Every stage follows the lunar calendar in order to preserve the energy and purity of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.