The 2023 Vincent Girardin Meursault Les Narvaux is a superb village-level Chardonnay from one of Meursault’s most highly regarded lieux-dits. Located high on the hillside above the Premier Cru vineyards, Les Narvaux is renowned for producing wines with exceptional tension, minerality and precision. Vincent Girardin’s meticulous winemaking allows the site’s limestone-rich soils and naturally vibrant acidity to shine, creating a wine that often rivals Premier Cru quality.
The nose reveals white peach, pear and citrus blossom alongside notes of lemongrass, toasted hazelnut and flinty minerality. The palate is beautifully focused, combining ripe orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a pronounced chalky backbone. Hints of lemon curd, crushed stone and subtle oak spice add complexity, while the finish is long, saline and remarkably precise. Critics have highlighted its outstanding tension and structure, with many considering it among Girardin’s finest village Meursaults of the vintage.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A beautifully mineral and age-worthy Meursault that showcases the elegance and precision of the Narvaux vineyard. Refined, complex and highly food-friendly, it pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken and creamy seafood dishes. Enjoy now with a brief decant, or cellar through 2038–2045 as it develops greater texture, savoury complexity and depth.
