Vincent Girardin
Over ten generations of Girardins originated in Santenay until 1982 when Jean Girardin split up the vineyards between his four children. His son, Vincent, bought more vineyards and began a negociant business moving to Meursault. There is an emphasis on purity of fruit with minimal oak in both the reds and whites. Approachable when young, the Grand Cru have the potential for cellaring.
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Vinous (94)
The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly pale in hue and has a rather slight bouquet at first, offering fresh green apple and wet limestone aromas. I would just like more intensity, and indeed, that does develop with 10–15 minutes’ aeration. The palate is well balanced, quite saline and sappy, showing a strong marine influence, with oyster shell and crustaceans on the finish. Very fine and complex.Inc. TAX€688.75 -
(6x75cl) 2018Inc. TAX€2,688.72 -
(1x75cl) 2019Wine Advocate (95+)
More tightly wound than the Bienvenues, the 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of pear, confit citrus, fresh pastry, nutmeg, hazelnuts and beeswax, framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, deep and tensile, with huge levels of concentration and extract, it's layered and muscular, with a seamless, structured profile and a long, saline finish.Inc. TAX€621.73 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
A full mid yellow, much deeper than the Bienvenues. This has all the power, and with finesse too though evidently not as much as the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet. The Bâtard has just back from the rugby field. A good example though. 4 barrels made, of which one new. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€4,678.54 -
(6x75cl) 2005Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
(14.1% alcohol) Bright yellow. Subdued but pure aromas of citrus and stone fruits, hazelnut and nut oils. Chewy, large-scaled and sweet, with expressive flavors of peach, apricot and nut oils. A huge wine with almost exotic sweetness and great length, as well as strong backbone. Always the highest in alcohol along with Batard and Combettes, notes Girardin.Inc. TAX€2,674.54 -
(3x75cl) 2021Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
2.5 barrels made, mostly from the Chassagne side. Fair depth of yellow with real concentration but maybe stops a little shorter. Digs deep with some pear notes, a slight crystalline reduction at the finish. More depth than the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but perhaps less flair. Drink from 2027-2035.Inc. TAX€2,153.11 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
(5 Star Wine) One barrel, not new. A pale primrose with a startlingly fine and pure bouquet. Magical. There is a refined yet exceptionally intense pure fruit, with a saline and citrus touch behind. Ultra stylish and very pure. The finish extends beautifully behind. Bravo! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€3,760.54 -
(3x75cl) 2023Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a fairly tight bouquet with apricot, peach skin and light waxy scents. This takes time to open in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy, marmalade-tinged opening, fine depth and a lovely pithy core of fruit. Judiciously spiced toward the finish, this is a very commendable BBM to enjoy over 15 to 20 years.Expected Price Range€1,427 - €1,712 -
Expected Price Range€287 - €345 -
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru come across a bit sultry on the nose despite coaxing. White flowers, fresh white linen and citrus scents eventually emerge. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and quite saline, perhaps it just need a little more complexity towards the finish, but otherwise this is well-crafted.Inc. TAX€1,126.08 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru was one of the big (pleasant) surprises of the tasting. It has a more composed and complex bouquet compared to others in this flight, with a little more crushed stone, blood oranges and light quince aromas developing in the glass. Impressive delineation and the oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity, just a dab of sour lemon and orange rind, quite peppery in style with a bravura finish. Much better than others in this flight, this is well worth hunting down. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.Inc. TAX€1,037.28 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Clear pale colour, a refined and chiselled nose. A little quality oak now emerges to flesh out the bouquet. The fruit is very evenly distributed across the palate, still with an oak presence, a little sandalwood, a good mix between fruit and acidity, and a fine long finish. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€1,081.68 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru is more reserved on the nose, but well defined with crushed stone and touches of pressed flowers and chai. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, much more linear, almost Puligny-like in style thanks to the calcaire terroir on the finish. Vivid and animated.Inc. TAX€799.68 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A lively lime inflected yellow. The nose is backward though speaks just a little of the limestone hillside. The intensity is there but I know more exciting examples. Quite good length of flavour. Not quite singing but may just need more elevage. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€1,128.94 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Le Cailleret 1er Cru shows a little more reduction on the nose than the Morgeots, although there is good concentration here. The palate is quite vibrant on the entry with lemon zest, quince and a touch of orange pith. Plenty of energy, well focused with a saline finish, this is a fine Chassagne from Girardin.Inc. TAX€652.08 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Full primrose. There is an initial richness which cannot quite hide the stones beneath, nor should it. Terrific energy at the back of the palate, more so than Romanée, with fine length and the saline touch last seen in the Perrières. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€1,012.54 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Vines which the Vincent Girardin team manage in Les Fairendes. A gleaming lemon and lime colour, with plenty of energy but also a vivacious fresh fruit. Particularly bursting with energy on the mid palate, beautifully balanced, and with reasonable length. Does not need much more elevage. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€1,467.36 -
Inc. TAX€509.74 -
Vinous (90)
The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet with lemon zest, light peppermint and orange pith notes that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, modest weight with lemon curd, lemon thyme and Clementine towards the finish. Like Girardin’s other 2018s, what it just misses is tension and delineation, but it should give a decade’s drinking pleasure. - Neal MartinInc. TAX€223.88 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive nose with white peach, crushed stone and orange blossom scents, just a hint of white chocolate in the background. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine acidity although the finish does not quite deliver the same complexity as some of Girardin’s top performing Premier Crus.Inc. TAX€1,586.87 -
(6x75cl) 2018Inc. TAX€1,166.52 -
(3x75cl) 2021Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru has a curious nose with yellow fruit, lemon verbena, quince and wax resin. It is shaded by the Bâtard-Montrachet to be frank. The palate is quite weighty and very phenolic; with slightly lower acidity than the Bâtard, I found myself desiring more freshness and nerve on the finish. I feel a bit short-changed given the vineyard.Inc. TAX€3,881.11 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-98)
Two barrels made. A glowing pale lemon and lime colour. Though the barrels are not new they still lend a touch of coconut to this sublimely opulent Montrachet. The riches are properly balanced on the palate though, with waves of perfectly ripe fruit sweeping through the mouth. Some tropical notes, and lower in acidity to taste, thanks to the power of the fruit. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€7,399.68 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mid yellow. Fresh but ripe, even quite exotic with a lemon zest running through the middle. Very good, but meets the sunshine a little bit too evidently. The Montrachet may not quite match the weight and class of the Bâtard-Montrachet on today’s showing. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.Inc. TAX€7,402.54 -
(6x75cl) 2020Inc. TAX€1,576.54 -
(6x75cl) 2021Inc. TAX€942.48 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru comes from two parcels located down from Les Perrières. The vines are 65 years old, one parcel on SO4 rootstock that is particularly low-yielding. This has a pretty bouquet, understated at first and then unfolding to reveal crushed stone and yellow flower aromas. The palate is well balanced with a smooth, slightly honeyed opening, richer than the preceding Village Crus but nicely focused. Lemon curd and a touch of stem ginger toward the finish. A delicious Meursault to drink over the next 12–15 years.Inc. TAX€782.88 -
(6x75cl) 2020Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru has a little more intensity on the nose compares to the Les Narvaux. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tension, quite poised and tensil with a twist of bitter lemon and orange rind furnishing the finish. This should drink well over the next decade.Inc. TAX€701.28 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
From three sources, all in the upper part. Glowing mid yellow. Lovely weight of fruit here, the oak lending a light coconut touch. There is a proper concentration behind, ripe enough as well, almost a petrol noted, and very persistent. Drink from 2026-2031.Inc. TAX€728.88 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Bright pale primrose, with a reductive nose. There’s a very significant weight to the fruit though, with good acidity behind, a little yellow fruit then a cushion of broad-based orchard fruit behind. A punchy, energetic finish. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023.Inc. TAX€1,617.36
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Vinous (94)
The 2017 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru is slightly pale in hue and has a rather slight bouquet at first, offering fresh green apple and wet limestone aromas. I would just like more intensity, and indeed, that does develop with 10–15 minutes’ aeration. The palate is well balanced, quite saline and sappy, showing a strong marine influence, with oyster shell and crustaceans on the finish. Very fine and complex.In Bond€570.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018In Bond€2,220.00
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(1x75cl) 2019
Wine Advocate (95+)
More tightly wound than the Bienvenues, the 2019 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru unfurls in the glass with aromas of pear, confit citrus, fresh pastry, nutmeg, hazelnuts and beeswax, framed by a deft touch of youthful reduction. Full-bodied, deep and tensile, with huge levels of concentration and extract, it's layered and muscular, with a seamless, structured profile and a long, saline finish.In Bond€515.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-97)
A full mid yellow, much deeper than the Bienvenues. This has all the power, and with finesse too though evidently not as much as the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet. The Bâtard has just back from the rugby field. A good example though. 4 barrels made, of which one new. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€3,875.00 -
(6x75cl) 2005
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
(14.1% alcohol) Bright yellow. Subdued but pure aromas of citrus and stone fruits, hazelnut and nut oils. Chewy, large-scaled and sweet, with expressive flavors of peach, apricot and nut oils. A huge wine with almost exotic sweetness and great length, as well as strong backbone. Always the highest in alcohol along with Batard and Combettes, notes Girardin.In Bond€2,205.00 -
(3x75cl) 2021
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
2.5 barrels made, mostly from the Chassagne side. Fair depth of yellow with real concentration but maybe stops a little shorter. Digs deep with some pear notes, a slight crystalline reduction at the finish. More depth than the Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, but perhaps less flair. Drink from 2027-2035.In Bond€1,785.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-98)
(5 Star Wine) One barrel, not new. A pale primrose with a startlingly fine and pure bouquet. Magical. There is a refined yet exceptionally intense pure fruit, with a saline and citrus touch behind. Ultra stylish and very pure. The finish extends beautifully behind. Bravo! Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€3,110.00 -
(3x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Neal Martin (93-95)
The 2023 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru has a fairly tight bouquet with apricot, peach skin and light waxy scents. This takes time to open in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy, marmalade-tinged opening, fine depth and a lovely pithy core of fruit. Judiciously spiced toward the finish, this is a very commendable BBM to enjoy over 15 to 20 years.Expected Price Range€1,427 - €1,712 -
Expected Price Range€287 - €345
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Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru come across a bit sultry on the nose despite coaxing. White flowers, fresh white linen and citrus scents eventually emerge. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and quite saline, perhaps it just need a little more complexity towards the finish, but otherwise this is well-crafted.In Bond€917.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
The 2021 Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot-Dessus 1er Cru was one of the big (pleasant) surprises of the tasting. It has a more composed and complex bouquet compared to others in this flight, with a little more crushed stone, blood oranges and light quince aromas developing in the glass. Impressive delineation and the oak is seamlessly integrated. The palate is well balanced with a crisp line of acidity, just a dab of sour lemon and orange rind, quite peppery in style with a bravura finish. Much better than others in this flight, this is well worth hunting down. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.In Bond€843.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Clear pale colour, a refined and chiselled nose. A little quality oak now emerges to flesh out the bouquet. The fruit is very evenly distributed across the palate, still with an oak presence, a little sandalwood, a good mix between fruit and acidity, and a fine long finish. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€880.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet La Romanée 1er Cru is more reserved on the nose, but well defined with crushed stone and touches of pressed flowers and chai. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, much more linear, almost Puligny-like in style thanks to the calcaire terroir on the finish. Vivid and animated.In Bond€645.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (91-94)
A lively lime inflected yellow. The nose is backward though speaks just a little of the limestone hillside. The intensity is there but I know more exciting examples. Quite good length of flavour. Not quite singing but may just need more elevage. Drink from 2028-2036. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€917.00 -
Vinous (91-93)
The 2020 Chassagne-Montrachet Le Cailleret 1er Cru shows a little more reduction on the nose than the Morgeots, although there is good concentration here. The palate is quite vibrant on the entry with lemon zest, quince and a touch of orange pith. Plenty of energy, well focused with a saline finish, this is a fine Chassagne from Girardin.In Bond€522.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Full primrose. There is an initial richness which cannot quite hide the stones beneath, nor should it. Terrific energy at the back of the palate, more so than Romanée, with fine length and the saline touch last seen in the Perrières. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€820.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)
Vines which the Vincent Girardin team manage in Les Fairendes. A gleaming lemon and lime colour, with plenty of energy but also a vivacious fresh fruit. Particularly bursting with energy on the mid palate, beautifully balanced, and with reasonable length. Does not need much more elevage. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€1,180.00 -
In Bond€401.00
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Vinous (90)
The 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive bouquet with lemon zest, light peppermint and orange pith notes that burst from the glass. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, modest weight with lemon curd, lemon thyme and Clementine towards the finish. Like Girardin’s other 2018s, what it just misses is tension and delineation, but it should give a decade’s drinking pleasure. - Neal MartinIn Bond€183.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (90-92)
The 2020 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru has an attractive nose with white peach, crushed stone and orange blossom scents, just a hint of white chocolate in the background. The palate is well balanced with a tangy opening, fine acidity although the finish does not quite deliver the same complexity as some of Girardin’s top performing Premier Crus.In Bond€1,300.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018In Bond€949.00
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(3x75cl) 2021
Vinous (90-92)
The 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru has a curious nose with yellow fruit, lemon verbena, quince and wax resin. It is shaded by the Bâtard-Montrachet to be frank. The palate is quite weighty and very phenolic; with slightly lower acidity than the Bâtard, I found myself desiring more freshness and nerve on the finish. I feel a bit short-changed given the vineyard.In Bond€3,225.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (94-98)
Two barrels made. A glowing pale lemon and lime colour. Though the barrels are not new they still lend a touch of coconut to this sublimely opulent Montrachet. The riches are properly balanced on the palate though, with waves of perfectly ripe fruit sweeping through the mouth. Some tropical notes, and lower in acidity to taste, thanks to the power of the fruit. Drink from 2030-2040. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€6,145.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93-96)
Mid yellow. Fresh but ripe, even quite exotic with a lemon zest running through the middle. Very good, but meets the sunshine a little bit too evidently. The Montrachet may not quite match the weight and class of the Bâtard-Montrachet on today’s showing. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted Oct 2024.In Bond€6,145.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020In Bond€1,290.00
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(6x75cl) 2021In Bond€764.00
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Vinous (91-93)
The 2019 Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru comes from two parcels located down from Les Perrières. The vines are 65 years old, one parcel on SO4 rootstock that is particularly low-yielding. This has a pretty bouquet, understated at first and then unfolding to reveal crushed stone and yellow flower aromas. The palate is well balanced with a smooth, slightly honeyed opening, richer than the preceding Village Crus but nicely focused. Lemon curd and a touch of stem ginger toward the finish. A delicious Meursault to drink over the next 12–15 years.In Bond€631.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
Vinous (89-91)
The 2020 Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru has a little more intensity on the nose compares to the Les Narvaux. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tension, quite poised and tensil with a twist of bitter lemon and orange rind furnishing the finish. This should drink well over the next decade.In Bond€563.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
From three sources, all in the upper part. Glowing mid yellow. Lovely weight of fruit here, the oak lending a light coconut touch. There is a proper concentration behind, ripe enough as well, almost a petrol noted, and very persistent. Drink from 2026-2031.In Bond€586.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)
Bright pale primrose, with a reductive nose. There’s a very significant weight to the fruit though, with good acidity behind, a little yellow fruit then a cushion of broad-based orchard fruit behind. A punchy, energetic finish. Drink from 2030-2036. Tasted: November 2023.In Bond€1,305.00
