Among Puligny’s most sought-after signatures, the Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Vincent Girardin celebrates the nobility of Chardonnay in a clear reading of the terroir. Old vines and rigorous selection compose a score of great precision, where every detail matters, from the finesse of the aromas to the airy length of the finish. It is a table wine in the noblest sense, designed to elevate moments when cuisine becomes art and service becomes storytelling. Its mineral framework, controlled verticality and oak ageing that is both present and seamlessly integrated open a sensory window of rare coherence. The 2023 vintage, luminous and promising, offers immediate presence while promising further development, with a recommended drinking window from 2026 to 2034.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Chardonnay sourced from old vines in Puligny-Montrachet, this wine draws its character from historic parcels where deep rooting gives concentration and tension. Meticulous harvesting preserves the fruit's brightness, while measured winemaking aims at purity, balance and a clear expression of the terroir. The oak ageing adds fine nuances, evoking vanilla, fresh butter and a subtle toasty touch, without ever dominating the aromatic ensemble. The objective is clear: preserve freshness, carve the structure and frame the volume with seamless oak that supports rather than leads. This patient, attentive approach at every stage gives rise to a Puligny that is both precise and generous, driven by a mineral energy that marks the great whites of the Côte de Beaune.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Pale gold, delicate shimmer, promising a wine that is both luminous and concentrated, whose visual clarity foreshadows palate precision.
• Nose: A pure palette of fresh citrus, lemon and grapefruit, supported by white flowers and a hint of gunflint. The oak, perfectly integrated, outlines notes of vanilla, butter and light baked bread, offering elegant depth without heaviness.
• Palate: A taut, crystalline attack, an elongated mid-palate caressed by a skilfully measured volume. The minerality lengthens the thread and guides a persistent, mouthwatering finish, with discreet oak and remarkable balance.

Serving temperature & tips

Serve this Puligny cool but not icy to preserve its floral delicacy and citrus precision. A short decanting can be considered for the 2023 vintage if enjoyed in its youth, to soften the oak ageing and reveal chalky nuances. For vintages in development, open the bottle a few minutes beforehand, let the wine find its rhythm and let the glass guide the aromatic conversation. The recommended cellaring window of 2026 to 2034 offers generous latitude, from youthful brightness to a harmonious patina, depending on the expression you wish to celebrate at the table.

Food pairings

• Noble fish: sole meunière, roasted turbot, sea bass in a salt crust, where delicate fattiness meets the wine's mineral tension.
• Shellfish: blue lobster, langoustines, seared scallops, for a subtle dialogue between briny sweetness and citrus freshness.
• Creamed poultry: free-range poultry with Albufera sauce or morels, the sauce's creaminess matching the seamlessly integrated oak.
• Burgundian cheeses: Cîteaux, aged Brillat-Savarin, delicate bloomy-rind cheeses that respect the aromatic elegance.
• Seasonal vegetables: white asparagus, young grilled leeks, lemon risotto, to highlight citrus precision and a saline thread.

Occasions to enjoy

The Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2023 is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner where each dish calls for a nuanced interpretation of Chardonnay.
• On a special occasion, where the elegance of service meets the depth of a great white Burgundy.
• As a connoisseur's gift, promising an evolving tasting experience between 2026 and 2034.

Characteristics

• Name: Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes 2023, Domaine Vincent Girardin
• Appellation: Puligny-Montrachet AOC
• Type: Dry gastronomic white wine
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape: Chardonnay (100%)
• Origin: Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, selected old vines
• Ageing: in oak, finely integrated
• Style: mineral tension, aromatic precision, controlled volume
• Cellaring: recommended tasting window 2026 to 2034
• Pairings: noble fish, shellfish, creamed poultry, Burgundian cheeses