2023 Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Chardonnay 'Eclat de Calcaire' 750ml

Awards and Ratings 92/100 — CellarTracker (2023 Vintage) About This Wine Éclat de Calcaire is sourced from organically grown vines across five lieux-dits in Meursault, Pommard and Volnay, all planted on limestone soils. Whole-cluster vinification, followed by élevage in 30% new oak and a short period in stainless steel, delivers a wine that combines energy, minerality and precision. Sharp, fresh and vibrant, with notable tension and purity. Tasting Notes Nose Flinty and mineral with fresh yeast notes and subtle lemon tones. Palate Sharp and full-bodied, showing energetic acidity, crystalline minerality and a vibrant, driving structure. Finish Round, clean and persistent, marked by purity and limestone tension. About the Winery Pierre-Vincent Girardin is a 13th-generation Burgundian winemaker. Launching his own label from family holdings in Puligny-Montrachet at age 21, he quickly gained access to top growers across Meursault, Pommard and Volnay. His approach focuses on organic farming, precise vineyard selection and minimal-intervention winemaking. Specifications Region: Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy, France Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Alcohol: 12.5% Soil: Limestone Fermentation: Whole-cluster vinification Maturation: 9 months in French oak (30% new) + 3 months in stainless steel Farming: Organic Winemaker: Pierre-Vincent Girardin Ownership: Girardin family Closure: Cork