The 2023 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes is a superb village-level Chardonnay sourced from old vines, many between 40 and 60 years of age, across several of Puligny-Montrachet’s finest lieux-dits. Planted on classic limestone and clay-limestone soils, these mature vineyards produce a wine that perfectly captures the appellation’s hallmark precision, minerality and elegance. Vincent Girardin’s meticulous winemaking and extended lees ageing enhance texture and complexity while preserving freshness and terroir expression.
The nose reveals white peach, pear and citrus blossom alongside notes of hazelnut, hawthorn and subtle flinty minerality. The palate is beautifully focused, combining ripe orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and a pronounced chalky backbone. Hints of lemon curd, almond and crushed stone add depth, while the finish is long, saline and effortlessly refined.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A classic Puligny-Montrachet that delivers exceptional balance between richness and mineral precision. Elegant, 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, complexity and nuance.
