Vincent Girardin : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Morgeot" 2021

The power and the minerality of a 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 Premier Cru comes from plots located in the heart of the "Morgeot" area of the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation in the south of the Côte de Beaune. The vines are on average 40 years old and thrive on a soil consisting of stony ground and a clay-limestone subsoil.

Winemaking and ageing

After manual harvesting, the grapes are fully pressed and the juice extracted at low pressure using a pneumatic press. Static settling takes place over 24 to 36 hours at low temperature. Alcoholic fermentation and ageing take place in barrels containing 25% new wood. The wine is aged for 16 months. Bottling follows the lunar calendar.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru " Morgeot " 2021 from Vincent Girardin

Tasting

Nose
The nose expresses aromas of vine flowers and honey.           

Palate
Complex and well-balanced on the palate, followed by a fine mineral structure.

Food and wine pairing

This Chassagne-Montrachet is ideal with fish, shellfish and white meat dishes.

To serve

For the best tasting, this wine should be served at 12°C.