In the very select circle of Burgundy’s great white wines, the Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2022 from Domaine Vincent Girardin stands out for its purity and architectural grace. The Les Pucelles climat, adjacent to Puligny’s most illustrious parcels, delivers a precise reading of Chardonnay, between mineral clarity and delicate flesh. The generous yet composed 2022 vintage reveals broad fruit supported by a vibrant salinity, like a streak of light on stone. Vines of around 50 years rooted in clay-limestone soils rich in gravel, meticulous canopy work, hand-harvested with strict sorting, every gesture aims for accuracy. The 18 months on fine lees, with a carefully measured share of new oak, brings depth and dimension without masking the terroir’s purity. A great gastronomic wine, immediate in its brightness and promising of a fine evolution.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100 % Chardonnay from Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Pucelles, this wine is born of a patient and respectful approach. The grapes, hand-picked and sorted in the vineyard, are gently crushed before a slow pneumatic pressing, ensuring precise juice extraction. After a light settling, the must is racked into 228 L French oak barrels, of which approximately 15 % new, to add structure and complexity without excess. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place naturally, driven by indigenous yeasts and bacteria, for the most faithful expression of the site. The 18 months on fine lees, without bâtonnage, nourishes texture and depth while preserving mineral energy. One month before bottling, the barrels are blended into stainless steel tanks, then the wine undergoes a light fining and gentle filtration. Bottling follows the lunar calendar, in the spirit of viticulture attentive to natural rhythms.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Clear and radiant, edged with crystalline highlights that promise great purity.
• Nose : Refined citrus expression with an airy pink grapefruit, crisp white fruits, fine florals and delicate spice with musky accents. The minerality is present, upright and subtle.
• Palate : Precise attack, dense and caressing texture carried by a marked salinity. The length unfolds with energy, the mineral thread pulling the wine towards a long and incisive finish, characteristic of great Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru at around 12 °C in large tasting glasses to reveal the complexity of citrus, flowers and fine spice. A short, measured airing a few minutes before serving allows the aromas to open without altering the tension. Store bottles in a cool cellar, away from light and vibration. The 2022 vintage already shines for its generosity and balance, while offering a cellaring potential of several years for those who wish to see the mineral dimension and silky texture develop further.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : briny seafood canapés, citrus tartlet, parmesan shortbread with lemon zest.
• Starters : scallop carpaccio, lightly seared langoustines, poached lobster, sea bass tartare with fine herbs.
• Main courses : turbot or sole meunière, roasted sea bass, free-range poultry with creamy sauce, asparagus and Parmesan risotto.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Beaufort, mild goat tomme to respect the balance.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, light vanilla sabayon, poached white peaches.

Moments de dégustation

An ideal companion for moments where the art of living is expressed in subtle nuances :

• To honour a gourmet dinner where precise pairings enhance each course.
• At an intimate celebration where elegance takes precedence over spectacle.
• As a gift for a discerning enthusiast, a mark of taste and attention.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles 2022, Domaine Vincent Girardin
• Appellation : Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru AOC, Côte de Beaune
• Type : Dry white wine, Fine wines
• Grape : Chardonnay (100 %)
• Terroir : Les Pucelles climat, clay-limestone soils rich in gravel
• Vines : Around 50 years, Guyot pruning, canopy work
• Harvest : Hand-harvested with on-site sorting, light crushing, pneumatic pressing
• Aging : 18 months on fine lees, about 15 % new barrels, no bâtonnage
• Vinification : Natural fermentations, indigenous yeasts and bacteria, blended in stainless steel tanks before bottling
• Bottling : Light fining, gentle filtration, lunar calendar
• Serve : Around 12 °C
• Cellaring : Potential for several years