Vincent Girardin : Puligny-Montrachet 1er cru "Le Champs Gain" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Puligny-Montrachet "Le Champs Gain" 2024 by Vincent Girardin

Tasting notes

Appearance
Generally speaking, the wines from this appellation crafted by the House display a beautiful pale golden hue, enhanced by a radiant brilliance and subtle green highlights in their youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet reveals itself as precise and expressive. It exudes seductive citrus notes, harmoniously underlined by a remarkably elegant and subtle oakiness.

Palate
Highly elegant, the palate stands out for its lovely mineral backbone and perfectly integrated acidity. The tasting unfolds on a long and particularly refined finish.

Food and wine pairings

This great white wine will pair wonderfully with seafood such as a fillet of fresh salmon, grilled fish or sashimi. It will also enhance delicate dishes such as scallops or lobster.

Serving and cellaring

To fully appreciate all the nuances of this Puligny-Montrachet 2024, it is recommended to serve it at an ideal temperature of 12°C.

The elegance of a great Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet by Vincent Girardin

The estate

The family's winemaking history began in 1980, but the true négociant house Vincent Girardin was founded in 1992 in the heart of Burgundy, in Meursault. Today, this prestigious brand belongs to the Compagnie des Vins d'Autrefois. Under the technical direction of Éric Germain, the estate cultivates a vineyard of approximately 100 hectares, of which 18 hectares are owned outright. Renowned for its exacting standards, the House stands out for its environmentally respectful practices and its perfect mastery of the great terroirs of the Côte de Beaune.

The vineyard

The grapes that give rise to this cuvée come from the Les Champs Gains climat, located at the very top of the slope, at the southernmost edge of the Puligny-Montrachet appellation. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, thrive on a shallow, stony terroir composed of a soil rich in clay and limestone. Benefiting from a fine south-east exposure, the vineyard is trained using the Guyot pruning method. Rigorous canopy management is carried out throughout the season, including disbudding, trellising and hedging.

Winemaking and aging

The making of this Puligny-Montrachet 2024 begins with a manual harvest accompanied by meticulous sorting directly on the vine. The berries undergo gentle crushing before pneumatic pressing, followed by light settling of the juice. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations start naturally thanks to indigenous yeasts and bacteria, within French oak barrels of 228 litres (including 15% new wood). The wine is then aged on its fine lees for 15 months, with no bâtonnage. About one month before bottling, the different barrels are blended in vat. Finally, light fining and filtration precede bottling.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay