Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 2021 - Vincent Girardin
From the estate
95/100 James Suckling
"An intense nose reveals a superb palette of citrus aromas: zest, peel, a touch of lemon curd and vanilla bean. The palate is concentrated and precise, with great finesse. This wine perfectly embodies the prestige of its appellation, whose reputation is now well established. The finish is remarkably long, carried by lively, refreshing acidity.
From a 1.5-hectare parcel on the border between Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, this wine is a fine expression of this exceptional terroir.
Enjoy now or cellar for a few years."
Age of vine :
55 years old
Geology:
The vines are located in the village of Puligny Montrachet, in the south of the Côte de Beaune. The ‘Les Combettes’ climat is located to the north of Puligny, between the villages of Meursault and Puligny Montrachet. The soil is composed of a very stony clay-limestone substratum and light brown soils, and faces east. The vines are pruned using the Guyot method (Poussard) and various green harvesting techniques (disbudding, trellising, pollarding).
Vinification:
The grapes are harvested by hand, with sorting on the vines and then in the winery, followed by pressing in a pneumatic press for slow extraction.
Ageing:
After a light settling, the must is placed in 228-litre French oak barrels (15% new barrels) where alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place with indigenous yeasts and bacteria. The wine is aged for 18 months on fine lees, without stirring. One month before bottling, the wine from the different barrels is blended in a stainless steel vat. The wine is racked before fining and lightly filtered before bottling, which follows the lunar calendar.
Food and wine pairing :
Oily fish such as turbot, Saint-Pierre and brill, as well as all creamy or buttery sauces, will flatter its elegant roundness. Its complexity calls for rich, gourmet cuisine. Serve at 12°C.
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| Note JS | 95/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Corton |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Vincent Girardin |
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