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Vincent Girardin, Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus 2018
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2018 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus has turned out brilliantly, offering up aromas of citrus pith, confit lemon, vanilla pod and fresh bread. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with impressive concentration in this vintage, it's satiny but incisive, with tangy acids and a long, saline finish.
About the Producer
The story begins in Santenay where Vincent’s father, Jean Girardin, divided up his estate between his four children when Vincent attained the age of 18 in 1982, which each sibling receiving three hectares. Vincent began to bottle his own wines, purchased some additional vineyards and rented others. A negociant business was started In 1994, and as this thrived Vincent was albe to increase his vineyard holdings. Presently the domaine has almost 22 hectares, almost all in white wine appellations, with plans to increase this. Early picking, less new oak and a search for vibrancy in whites and reds are the hallmarks of this Domain, which has been fully biodynamic from 2008, undergoing certification from 2009.
