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Vincent Girardin, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2023
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru has more attack and greater vigor on the nose than the Champ Gain. It has fine delineation and a touch of lemon balm on the nose. The palate is well balanced with orange pith, apricot and peach skin notes. A little spiciness surfaces toward the finish, though it just needs more terroir expression Fine.
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.
