Chevalier-Montrachet 2018 Domaine Vincent Girardin
Vincent Girardin's Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is the ultimate expression of Chardonnay. Sourced from thin, limestone soils overlooking Montrachet, this wine is a model of purity and distinction. Under Eric Germain's direction, it reveals a fascinatingly complex nose: white spring flowers, ripe citrus, fresh almond, and a smoky, almost saline minerality. On the palate, the balance is magisterial. Its power is harnessed by crystalline tension and vibrant acidity that stretches the finish toward infinity. Oak aging is handled with absolute discretion, highlighting the terroir's nobility without ever overshadowing it. A legendary, aristocratic, and timeless wine, representing the quintessence of great Burgundy whites.
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Sovereign Mineral Elegance Chevalier-Montrachet stands apart from other Grand Crus due to its slightly higher altitude and very poor topsoil. This "struggle" of the vine gives the wine its unique precision and mineral depth.
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Excellence in Viticulture: The estate applies biodynamic principles to its finest plots. Respect for the soil and lunar cycles yields grapes of exceptional vitality.
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The Modern Girardin Style: Gone are the opulent, overly oaked wines of the past. Here, the focus is on freshness. The wine is "tight" and precise, revealing the subtlest nuances of Puligny’s limestone terroir.
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A Great Wine for Aging: This Chevalier-Montrachet is built for time. While its brilliance is striking in its youth, it only reveals its immense tertiary complexity (honey, white truffle, roasted hazelnut) after 10 to 20 years in the cellar.
Data sheet
- Name
- Chevalier-Montrachet
- Color
- White
- Vintage
- 2018
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Food / wines agreements
- Truffle
- Volume
- 75 CL
- Price per liter
- 880 €
Vincent Girardin's Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is the ultimate expression of Chardonnay. Sourced from thin, limestone soils overlooking Montrachet, this wine is a model of purity and distinction. Under Eric Germain's direction, it reveals a fascinatingly complex nose: white spring flowers, ripe citrus, fresh almond, and a smoky, almost saline minerality. On the palate, the balance is magisterial. Its power is harnessed by crystalline tension and vibrant acidity that stretches the finish toward infinity. Oak aging is handled with absolute discretion, highlighting the terroir's nobility without ever overshadowing it. A legendary, aristocratic, and timeless wine, representing the quintessence of great Burgundy whites.