Vincent Girardin
Over ten generations of Girardins originated in Santenay until 1982 when Jean Girardin split up the vineyards between his four children. His son, Vincent, bought more vineyards and began a negociant business moving to Meursault. There is an emphasis on purity of fruit with minimal oak in both the reds and whites. Approachable when young, the Grand Cru have the potential for cellaring.

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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£2,859.89 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£2,329.24 |
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Burgundy | 12 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£635.60 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from purchased must courtesy of 60-year-old vines that have been organically grown for 20 years. It has a superb bouquet of mineral-rich citrus fruit that puts the Bienvenues in the shade. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, concentrated and grippy in the mouth, delivering intense citrus notes laced with quince and hints of apricot toward the finish. Superb. Four barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,528.04 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a reserved bouquet with crushed stone, white flowers and a touch of white linen, hints of silex emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, just a small reduction, a touch of struck match on the finish with a hint of custard creams in the background. Good persistence, this is a delicious Bâtard-Montrachet in the making. Three barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£4,239.64 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue with more terroir expression and complexity. The palate is also more agreeable: better balance and more finesse, quite pretty with a harmonious and persistent finish. This is very promising. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£2,750 -
£3,300
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£1,807.22 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)2.5 barrels made, mostly from the Chassagne side. Fair depth of yellow with real concentration but maybe stops a little shorter. Digs deep with some pear notes, a slight crystalline reduction at the finish. More depth than the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but perhaps less flair. Drink from 2027-2035. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£1,196 -
£1,435
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![]() Vincent Girardin Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£2,826 -
£3,391
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
Inc. VAT
£346.18 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,081.24 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru come across a bit sultry on the nose despite coaxing. White flowers, fresh white linen and citrus scents eventually emerge. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and quite saline, perhaps it just need a little more complexity towards the finish, but otherwise this is well-crafted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£1,069.24 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)Pure powerful lemon yellow, and there is power too to the yellow fruit of the bouquet. Very backward in its elevage at the moment. Quite high acidity, this 2021 Blanchot has all the constituent parts, but not quite in place as yet. Drink from 2026-2031. |
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£625 -
£750
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£769.24 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Le Cailleret 1er Cru shows a little more reduction on the nose than the Morgeots, although there is good concentration here. The palate is quite vibrant on the entry with lemon zest, quince and a touch of orange pith. Plenty of energy, well focused with a saline finish, this is a fine Chassagne from Girardin. |
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£600 -
£720
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,135.24 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru is more reserved on the nose, but well defined with crushed stone and touches of pressed flowers and chai. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, much more linear, almost Puligny-like in style thanks to the calcaire terroir on the finish. Vivid and animated. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£510 -
£612
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£665.09 |
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A phenomenal Chassagne, but we have come to expect nothing else from Girardin in recent years. Fine-grained and mineral-driven with medium weight flavours and solid delineation on the complex and persistent finish. This is quite dry and intense given the heat of the vintage and sufficiently firm that we would suggest allowing it at least a few years of cellar time first.
More Info
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£600 -
£720
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£425 -
£510
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Burgundy | 5 | 90 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£619.94 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet with lemon zest, light peppermint and orange pith notes that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, modest weight with lemon curd, lemon thyme and Clementine towards the finish. Like Girardin’s other 2018s, what it just misses is tension and delineation, but it should give a decade’s drinking pleasure. - Neal Martin |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
Inc. VAT
£619.94 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. VAT
£1,042.84 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£1,316.69 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive nose with white peach, crushed stone and orange blossom scents, just a hint of white chocolate in the background. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine acidity although the finish does not quite deliver the same complexity as some of Girardin’s top performing Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-96 (JMO) |
Inc. VAT
£1,617.64 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)From all three sides of the hill and another plot by the cross called “Quintessence”, which was not possible to make separately in 2021. One third came in grapes from Pernand, the rest sourced as must from Aloxe and Ladoix. Bright mid yellow. An interesting complex nose, huge stony intensity in the middle, impressive for this vintage in this appellation, a lick of vanilla behind, with very good length. Needs plenty more elevage. Drink from 2027-2035. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£1,195 -
£1,434
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£6,381.89 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,295.22 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru comprises two barrels of purchased must this year. "There was incredible ripeness here, up to 15° final alcohol," Eric Suremain forewarned me. I have to say that this comes across on the powerful nose, which does not quite articulate the nuance of this legendary vineyard as a cooler vintage might. The palate is balanced with a fine bead of acidity that maintains freshness. A heady and opulent Montrachet – for want of a better word, quite "fun" to drink – but is it a vrai Montrachet? This is not the only address in the Côte d'Or where I preferred the Bâtard-Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£882.25 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru which comes from purchased must that is fermented and raised at Girardin. It has a vivid bouquet with yellow plums, orange pith, Satsuma and a touch of linden. The palate is well balanced with a powerful entry, fine acidity although I feel that this does not quite match the complexity of the Montrachets that I tasted elsewhere on the finish. It is a fine Montrachet for sure, but it just needs more of the X-factor (or M-factor?) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£3,055.94 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru which comes from purchased must that is fermented and raised at Girardin. It has a vivid bouquet with yellow plums, orange pith, Satsuma and a touch of linden. The palate is well balanced with a powerful entry, fine acidity although I feel that this does not quite match the complexity of the Montrachets that I tasted elsewhere on the finish. It is a fine Montrachet for sure, but it just needs more of the X-factor (or M-factor?) |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£2,364.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£1,925.00 |
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Burgundy | 12 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£527.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru comes from purchased must courtesy of 60-year-old vines that have been organically grown for 20 years. It has a superb bouquet of mineral-rich citrus fruit that puts the Bienvenues in the shade. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, concentrated and grippy in the mouth, delivering intense citrus notes laced with quince and hints of apricot toward the finish. Superb. Four barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,924.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)The 2020 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a reserved bouquet with crushed stone, white flowers and a touch of white linen, hints of silex emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, just a small reduction, a touch of struck match on the finish with a hint of custard creams in the background. Good persistence, this is a delicious Bâtard-Montrachet in the making. Three barrels produced. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93-95 (VN) |
In Bond
£3,517.00 |
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Vinous (93-95)The 2021 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is more expressive on the nose than the Bienvenue with more terroir expression and complexity. The palate is also more agreeable: better balance and more finesse, quite pretty with a harmonious and persistent finish. This is very promising. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£2,750 -
£3,300
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (JMO) |
In Bond
£1,498.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)2.5 barrels made, mostly from the Chassagne side. Fair depth of yellow with real concentration but maybe stops a little shorter. Digs deep with some pear notes, a slight crystalline reduction at the finish. More depth than the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but perhaps less flair. Drink from 2027-2035. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(3x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£1,196 -
£1,435
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![]() Vincent Girardin Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£2,826 -
£3,391
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Burgundy | 4 | - |
In Bond
£250.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£885.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru come across a bit sultry on the nose despite coaxing. White flowers, fresh white linen and citrus scents eventually emerge. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and quite saline, perhaps it just need a little more complexity towards the finish, but otherwise this is well-crafted. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (JMO) |
In Bond
£875.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)Pure powerful lemon yellow, and there is power too to the yellow fruit of the bouquet. Very backward in its elevage at the moment. Quite high acidity, this 2021 Blanchot has all the constituent parts, but not quite in place as yet. Drink from 2026-2031. |
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£625 -
£750
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£625.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Le Cailleret 1er Cru shows a little more reduction on the nose than the Morgeots, although there is good concentration here. The palate is quite vibrant on the entry with lemon zest, quince and a touch of orange pith. Plenty of energy, well focused with a saline finish, this is a fine Chassagne from Girardin. |
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£600 -
£720
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£930.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru is more reserved on the nose, but well defined with crushed stone and touches of pressed flowers and chai. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, much more linear, almost Puligny-like in style thanks to the calcaire terroir on the finish. Vivid and animated. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru La Romanee
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£510 -
£612
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£535.00 |
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A phenomenal Chassagne, but we have come to expect nothing else from Girardin in recent years. Fine-grained and mineral-driven with medium weight flavours and solid delineation on the complex and persistent finish. This is quite dry and intense given the heat of the vintage and sufficiently firm that we would suggest allowing it at least a few years of cellar time first.
More Info
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£600 -
£720
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£425 -
£510
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Burgundy | 5 | 90 (VN) |
In Bond
£507.00 |
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Vinous (90)The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet with lemon zest, light peppermint and orange pith notes that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, modest weight with lemon curd, lemon thyme and Clementine towards the finish. Like Girardin’s other 2018s, what it just misses is tension and delineation, but it should give a decade’s drinking pleasure. - Neal Martin |
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Burgundy | 8 | - |
In Bond
£507.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
£853.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
£1,078.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive nose with white peach, crushed stone and orange blossom scents, just a hint of white chocolate in the background. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine acidity although the finish does not quite deliver the same complexity as some of Girardin’s top performing Premier Crus. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 93-96 (JMO) |
In Bond
£1,332.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)From all three sides of the hill and another plot by the cross called “Quintessence”, which was not possible to make separately in 2021. One third came in grapes from Pernand, the rest sourced as must from Aloxe and Ladoix. Bright mid yellow. An interesting complex nose, huge stony intensity in the middle, impressive for this vintage in this appellation, a lick of vanilla behind, with very good length. Needs plenty more elevage. Drink from 2027-2035. |
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![]() Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
(6x75cl)
2022
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Burgundy | - | - |
Expected Price Range
£1,195 -
£1,434
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£5,299.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,738.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru comprises two barrels of purchased must this year. "There was incredible ripeness here, up to 15° final alcohol," Eric Suremain forewarned me. I have to say that this comes across on the powerful nose, which does not quite articulate the nuance of this legendary vineyard as a cooler vintage might. The palate is balanced with a fine bead of acidity that maintains freshness. A heady and opulent Montrachet – for want of a better word, quite "fun" to drink – but is it a vrai Montrachet? This is not the only address in the Côte d'Or where I preferred the Bâtard-Montrachet. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£732.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru which comes from purchased must that is fermented and raised at Girardin. It has a vivid bouquet with yellow plums, orange pith, Satsuma and a touch of linden. The palate is well balanced with a powerful entry, fine acidity although I feel that this does not quite match the complexity of the Montrachets that I tasted elsewhere on the finish. It is a fine Montrachet for sure, but it just needs more of the X-factor (or M-factor?) |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-93 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,537.00 |
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Vinous (91-93)The 2020 Montrachet Grand Cru which comes from purchased must that is fermented and raised at Girardin. It has a vivid bouquet with yellow plums, orange pith, Satsuma and a touch of linden. The palate is well balanced with a powerful entry, fine acidity although I feel that this does not quite match the complexity of the Montrachets that I tasted elsewhere on the finish. It is a fine Montrachet for sure, but it just needs more of the X-factor (or M-factor?) |