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Vincent Girardin, Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2023
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2023 Meursault Les Perrières 1er Cru comes from Girardin's own estate. This offers pressed white flowers and light crushed stone scents on the nose. It's backward at first but opens nicely in the glass, with hints of beeswax and hazelnut. The palate is well balanced with touches of orange pith, passionfruit and lemongrass. Lightly spiced, this Perrières fans out with confidence on the finish. Drink this over eight to twelve years.
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.
