Ratings
WS 92
Identity
| Producer | Vincent Girardin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 1er Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright pale primrose |
| Aroma | A classic Meursault nose of hazelnut, white orchard fruit and acacia blossom nuances |
| Palate | The palate is opulent between tension and finesse while leaving a fresh and mineral finish, well-structured and long on the palate. Super-sleek, precise and utterly delicious, as well as beautifully textured, medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality |
| Finish | impressively long finale. A punchy, energetic finish. fresh and mineral finish, well-structured and long on the palate |
| Food Pairing | Fish, shellfish or white meats accompanied by a cream sauce. To pair with this Meursault, opt for seafood dishes, particularly a sauté of scallops or grilled langoustines, which will highlight its minerality and floral notes. Soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux or a matured Comté |
| Serving Temp | 12 |
| Aging Potential | Drinkable 2026-2036 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Racking after a light settling. The grape must is placed in French oak barrels of 228 liters (15% new barrels) ... The aging will be long on fine lees for 18 months. Without bâtonnage. One month before bottling, the wine from the different barrels is placed in a stainless steel tank for blending. Racking before fining and light filtration before bottling. Bottling is done according to the lunar calendar. |
| Fermentation | The grape must is placed in French oak barrels of 228 liters (15% new barrels) where alcoholic and malolactic fermentations will take place using indigenous yeasts and bacteria. |
Terroir
| Soil | a very stony clay-limestone soil, well-draining, and rich in iron |
| Vine Age | 55 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest, sorting on the vine then at the winery and finally pressing (pneumatic press) to achieve a slow extraction |
Interesting facts
| Charmes-Dessus is known for its superior terroir and south-facing slopes. Vincent Girardin's winery origins date back to 1980. The wine is aged with meticulous care in 500-liter barrels, revealing a complex nose of linden flowers, fresh hazelnut, and ripe citrus, underscored by saline minerality. |