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Vincent Girardin, Meursault Narvaux 2018
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2018 Meursault Les Narvaux is already beginning to drink very well, bursting with aromas of white flowers, sweet green orchard fruits, freshly baked bread and buttered toast. Medium- to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's pure, open and expressive, with an ethereal character that reflects its hillside site. The abundance of the vintage makes it more accessible young, so this is a great choice for more immediate consumption.
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.
