2023 Pierre Girardin Les Charmes 750ml

About This Wine From 40+ year old vines in Meursault Charmes, this Premier Cru highlights the precision and mineral tension of southern Meursault. Whole-cluster vinification and long élevage deliver freshness, salinity and a chiselled finish. Tasting Notes Nose Citrus zest, mineral tones and subtle oak. Palate Fresh and saline with focused acidity, fine citrus notes and a linear, chiselled structure. Finish Long, clean and mineral-driven with excellent ageing potential. About the Winery Pierre-Vincent Girardin, a 13th-generation Burgundian winemaker, founded his own label at age 21 using family vineyard holdings. His connections across Burgundy provide access to top growers in Puligny Folatières, Volnay Clos des Chênes, Pommard Epenots and Corton-Charlemagne. His wines emphasise purity, tension and precise élevage. Specifications Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay Region / Appellation: Meursault Charmes, Meursault Premier Cru, Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France Alcohol ABV: 13.5% Fermentation: 100% whole cluster Maturation: 12 months in 456L French oak (two-thirds new), followed by 7 months in stainless steel Production Attributes: Whole-cluster vinification Winemaker: Pierre-Vincent Girardin Ownership: Girardin Family Closure: Cork