Vincent Girardin : Bâtard-Montrachet Grand cru 2021

The power and complexity of a great 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 Grand Cru is made from plots in the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. Located between 240 and 250 metres above sea level, the vines are on average 50 years old and thrive on thick brown clay soils from the Jurassic period.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are carefully selected from the vines at the vineyard and at the winery. After a gentle pressing and settling, the must is placed in 228 litre French oak barrels (15 to 20% new) to begin fermentation under the influence of indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged on fine lees for 18 months without stirring. The wines are lightly filtered and bottled according to the lunar calendar.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 from Vincent Girardin

Tasting 

Lingering and powerful, the palate reveals a remarkable complexity. It expresses intensely velvety notes of butter, bracken, honey and spices.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs perfectly with a Bresse chicken, veal sweetbreads in morille mushroom sauce and fish.

To serve

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