Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2021 white

Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2021 is a refined white Burgundy crafted from old-vine Chardonnay in one of the Côte de Beaune’s most esteemed villages. This cuvée balances purity and power, showcasing the depth, mineral tension and elegance that have made Chassagne-Montrachet a benchmark for great white wine. From a cool, precise 2021 vintage, it offers a beautifully classical expression of terroir-driven Burgundy.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes shows a bright, pale gold color with subtle green highlights, hinting at freshness and youth. The nose is refined and layered, with notes of ripe lemon, white peach and crisp pear, wrapped in aromas of acacia blossom, toasted hazelnut, gentle brioche and a distinct chalky minerality. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied yet poised, with a lovely interplay between concentrated old-vine fruit and a vibrant line of acidity. Flavors of citrus zest, stone fruit and green apple are supported by nuances of lightly toasted oak, almond and a saline, stony finish that lingers elegantly. The structure and freshness of the 2021 vintage give this wine the potential to age gracefully for 8–12 years from vintage, gaining complexity and a more pronounced nuttiness with time in bottle.

Production
This Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes is sourced from old Chardonnay vines rooted in the classic limestone-clay soils of the Côte de Beaune, where well-drained slopes and a cool Burgundian climate foster slow ripening and excellent aromatic precision. Grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure careful selection and preserve fruit integrity, especially important given the lower yields of older vines. In the cellar, traditional Burgundian methods are used: gentle pressing, fermentation in French oak barrels and maturation on fine lees, with a judicious use of new wood to add texture and subtle complexity without overshadowing the wine’s mineral core.

Food & Serving
This wine is a natural partner for refined dishes such as butter-poached lobster, seared scallops, roast chicken with morel mushrooms, veal in a creamy sauce or classic Burgundian specialties like pike quenelles and Comté cheese. Its balance of richness and acidity also makes it an excellent match for simply grilled white fish, fresh pasta with seafood, or earthy vegetable dishes featuring mushrooms and root vegetables. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatic detail and tension; a brief 30–45 minutes in a decanter or in the glass will help the wine open up and reveal its full complexity.

Producer
Maison Vincent Girardin has built a strong reputation as a modern benchmark in the Côte de Beaune, particularly for its elegant, terroir-driven white Burgundies. Founded by Vincent Girardin, who started with just a few hectares in Meursault, the estate quickly rose to prominence thanks to meticulous vineyard work and a focus on purity, precision and balance in the cellar. Today, the house is known for its extensive range of village, premier cru and grand cru wines from top sites in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, and is widely respected for expressing each terroir’s character with clarity and finesse.

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