2017 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Folatières'
| Type of Wine | |
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| Country | France |
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| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2041 |
Description
Vincent Girardin's production was focused on making high quality wines, primarily from the Burgundy region of France. The estate owned and managed vineyards in several prestigious appellations within the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay and others. These wines often showed the characteristics of the individual terroirs, highlighting the nuances of the specific vineyards.
In addition to white wines, the estate also produced red wines. The production process at Vincent Girardin emphasized traditional winemaking techniques, including careful vineyard management, hand-harvesting of grapes, and a gentle approach to fermentation and maturation. The use of oak barrels for aging, a common practice in Burgundy, was likely part of the winemaking process to give the wines complexity and subtle oak notes.
The Chardonnay vines are 50 years old and the vineyards are located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet, just below the Puligny "Les Champ Gain" appellation. They grow on poor, stony soil, in a hilly area that slopes gradually in an east-west direction.
After the manual harvest, the grapes are placed in 228-liter French oak barrels (15% of new barrels) in which the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with yeasts will take place. The wine is allowed to mature on fine lees for 18 months. without stirring. One month before bottling, the wine from different barrels is placed in a stainless steel tank for blending.
The Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Folatières' is a very elegant and rich wine with aromas of white flowers and roasted hazelnuts. In the mouth, liveliness gives way to elegance. Energetic, elegant with a fresh, almost menthol-like finish in the mouth. Fantastic with fish such as sea bass, sole or beautiful poultry such as Bresse chicken. Serving temperature: 12 °C
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Vincent Girardin |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2041 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Rich, Tense, Full |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
Vincent Girardin is a wine producer from Burgundy. He is known for producing high quality wines, mostly whites. The estate was founded by Vincent himself in the 1980's. Over the years, Girardin has built a reputation for its commitment to traditional vinification and producing wines that reflect the terroir of Burgundy.
History of Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin began his wine journey in the 1980's when he took over his family's estate in Santenay, a commune in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. He started with a small plot of vines and gradually expanded his holdings over the years. Girardin's dedication to quality and his passion for winemaking led to the creation of Domaine Vincent Girardin. Vincent Girardin quickly gained a reputation for producing exceptional white Burgundy wines, particularly from the famous Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet appellations. Vincent Girardin's focus on this grape variety demonstrated his skill in creating elegant and expressive wines that reflected the unique characteristics of each vineyard.
Over time, Vincent Girardin acquired additional vineyards and expanded his portfolio to include both white and red wines. The estate's holdings cover several terroirs within the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, allowing for a wide range of wines. Vincent Girardin's winemaking philosophy emphasizes traditional methods, including careful vineyard management and limited intervention during the winemaking process. The goal is to allow the different characteristics of each vineyard to shine through in the final wines.
Production by Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin's production focused on making high quality wines, mainly from Burgundy in France. The estate owned and managed vineyards in several prestigious appellations within the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, such as Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet, Santenay and others. These wines often showed off the characteristics of the individual terroirs, highlighting the nuances of the specific vineyards.
In addition to white wines, the estate also produced red wines. The production process at Vincent Girardin emphasized traditional winemaking techniques, including careful vineyard management, hand harvesting of grapes and a gentle approach to fermentation and maturation. The use of oak barrels for aging, a common practice in Burgundy, was likely part of the winemaking process to give the wines complexity and subtle oak notes.
