Outstanding 91 Points Allen Meadows "A discreet application of wood sets off the slightly riper aromas of white peach, apple, acacia blossom and crushed anise. The sleeker, finer and better detailed flavors possess a really lovely texture that is enhanced by a subtle minerality that becomes more apparent on the balanced, lingering and nicely dry finale. Like the Saint-Véran, this too could use better depth but the underlying material appears to be present for that to occur over time. Lovely." Burghound.com

ABOUT DOMAINE VINCENT GIRARDIN

Vincent Girardin is a highly regarded Burgundy domaine based in Meursault. It makes a wide range of wines from both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay although the latter predominates. Most holdings span the Côte de Beaune, from grand cru sites such as Le Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne, through premiers crus in Chassagne and Puligny-Montrachet, Saint-Aubin and Santenay, all the way down to vineyards at village-level and regional appellations. The domaine has around 22 hectares (54 acres) of owned vineyards and also acts as a négoce, buying in fruit from growers who can adhere to a certain code of practice, which includes things like using higher trellising for better photosynthesis and avoiding the use of herbicides and insecticides. In the winery, the grapes undergo fermentations using indigenous yeasts, followed by long maturation on the fine lees. Vincent Girarden does not use a high proportion of new oak to mature its wines.