The 2023 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières is a magnificent Chardonnay from one of Puligny-Montrachet’s most prestigious Premier Cru vineyards. Perched on the limestone-rich mid-slopes above the village, Les Folatières is renowned for producing wines of exceptional elegance, minerality and longevity. Vincent Girardin’s meticulous winemaking and extended lees ageing allow the vineyard’s purity and precision to shine through, resulting in a wine of remarkable finesse and balance.
The nose reveals white peach, pear and citrus blossom alongside notes of toasted hazelnut and flinty minerality. The palate is beautifully layered, 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 effortlessly elegant. The 2023 vintage is already being praised for its tension, precision and outstanding ageing potential.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A superb Premier Cru Puligny-Montrachet that perfectly captures the sophistication of this celebrated vineyard. Refined, mineral and highly age-worthy, it pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, turbot, roast chicken and truffle-infused dishes. Enjoy now with a brief decant, or cellar through 2040–2045 as it develops greater complexity, texture and nuance.
