A bright showcase for Burgundy Chardonnay, the Cuvée Saint Vincent 2023 by Vincent Girardin reveals the elegance of a Côte de Beaune terroir through a pure, nuanced interpretation. On clay-limestone soils, vines around 35 years old, managed without insecticides or herbicides, produce grapes with precise ripeness. Hand-harvested, they are gently pressed using pneumatic pressing to preserve aromatic clarity. Ten months of ageing on fine lees in old oak barrels, without lees stirring, lend a silky mouthfeel, while blending in stainless steel tanks and bottling according to the lunar calendar add subtle energy and stylistic coherence. For the drinker seeking a refined white, this Bourgogne AOC balances immediate charm and precision, with frank minerality, a savoury palate and a long, clean, saline finish. Contains sulfites.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Chardonnay hand-picked on the Côte de Beaune, this wine benefits from a slow pneumatic pressing that favours the extraction of the finest juices. Fermentation and ageing on fine lees for 10 months take place in old oak barrels, without lees stirring, to refine texture without imposing strong oak notes. The final blend in stainless steel tanks before bottling ensures exemplary consistency. Bottling following the lunar calendar completes the careful attention paid to every detail. This approach, respectful of the fruit and the terroir, aims for a balance between generous density, chalky tension and aromatic purity. The result is precise and harmonious, reflecting the domaine's know-how and the vintage's signature.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Clear with subtle golden reflections, bright and luminous, announcing a delicate body and lively freshness.
• Nose : A finely cut bouquet of white flowers, citrus zest and white-fleshed fruits, lifted by a hint of almond and a chalky, gunflint streak.
• Palate : A direct attack, crisp fruit and silky texture, supported by fine acidity and incisive minerality. Long, salivating finish with a sense of purity and freshness.

Température de service et conseils

Best enjoyed around 12°C in tulip-shaped glasses to enhance the wine's aromatic precision and tension. Opening a few minutes before serving lets the floral and mineral nuances unfurl without losing vibrancy. Decanting is optional; favour a gentle aeration in the glass. Store bottles calmly, away from light, to preserve the fruit's brightness and the vintage's energy. This wine can be enjoyed now for its freshness and balance, while developing finesse depending on cellaring conditions.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : gougères, fine oysters, fish rillettes, comté tartlets.
• Starters : sea bream carpaccio, delicate ceviche, white asparagus, herb salmon tartare.
• Main courses : grilled fish, roasted free-range poultry, pike quenelles, herb risotto.
• Cheeses : young comté, beaufort, aged goat cheeses, soft mountain tomme.
• Desserts : lightly sweet citrus tart, almond shortbread, fresh yellow fruits.

Moments de dégustation

The Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvée Saint Vincent 2023 is the ideal companion for:

• Opening a gastronomic meal at a carefully prepared dinner.
• Enjoying a weekend lunch celebrating seasonal cuisine.
• Giving as a refined gift to a lover of fine Burgundy wines.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Bourgogne Chardonnay, Cuvée Saint Vincent 2023, Vincent Girardin
• Appellation : Bourgogne AOC
• Type : Dry white wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape variety : Chardonnay
• Alcohol : 13%
• Aging : 10 months on fine lees in old oak barrels, without lees stirring
• Volume : Standard bottle
• Cellaring : Best enjoyed young, potential depending on cellar conditions
• Serving temperature : 12°C