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Vincent Girardin Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Beaune
subappellation
Montrachet
WA
96
BH
96
VM
92
Additional vintages
WA
96
Rated 96 by Wine Advocate
Eric Germain crafts a terrific example of this vineyard from a prime source located in Le Montrachet itself, and the 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru is no exception. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of pear, musk melon, ripe citrus, lemon curd, crushed mint, white flowers and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, broad and satiny, with a rich and seamless mid-palate animated by tangy acids, concluding with a saline finish. ... More details
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Vincent Girardin Le Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 750ml

SKU 918357
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Professional Ratings
WA
96
BH
96
VM
92
WA
96
Rated 96 by Wine Advocate
Eric Germain crafts a terrific example of this vineyard from a prime source located in Le Montrachet itself, and the 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru is no exception. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of pear, musk melon, ripe citrus, lemon curd, crushed mint, white flowers and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, broad and satiny, with a rich and seamless mid-palate animated by tangy acids, concluding with a saline finish.
BH
96
Rated 96 by Burghound
93-96 There is a discreet but not invisible touch of wood framing the reserved, pure and refined citrus, white and yellow orchard fruit and overtly floral nose. The broad-shouldered yet refined flavor profile is one of concentration, richness and power that benefits substantially from the superb level of dry extract that also buffers well the firm supporting acidity on the strikingly long and explosive finish. I very much like the balance that should permit this to age gracefully and overall, this is potentially brilliant.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
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.
Winery
A ripe nose, very profound and classy. The most alcohol, too and the thickest texture. Massive, long, pungent and persistent fruit. Very, very long on the palate, warm and intense. The flavors are bursting out and there’s amazing length on the palate and it finishes with a touch of salt. An amazing wine, and it stands apart from the others. The flavors continue on after you drink it. Killer.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Beaune
subappellation
Montrachet
Additional vintages
Overview
Eric Germain crafts a terrific example of this vineyard from a prime source located in Le Montrachet itself, and the 2021 Montrachet Grand Cru is no exception. Unfurling in the glass with aromas of pear, musk melon, ripe citrus, lemon curd, crushed mint, white flowers and freshly baked bread, it's full-bodied, broad and satiny, with a rich and seamless mid-palate animated by tangy acids, concluding with a saline finish.
green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

In the past couple of decades, the sales of wines made with Chardonnay grapes has risen and fallen more than once. For many people, this green skinned grape was marred by a poor reputation for bland and uninteresting wines, a great shame considering the fact that Chardonnay grapes have proven time and time again to be interesting, versatile and full of surprises. Most commonly, fine Chardonnay wines are buttery, smooth and creamy as a result of malolactic fermentation, yet with hints of tropical fruits and orchard fruits such as apples and pears. What is most remarkable about Chardonnay grapes, however, is the fact that unlike many other 'white' grapes, they are exceptionally good at holding the characteristics of their terroir in the bottle. As such, despite their fluctuating reputation, this is one grape varietal which produces constantly surprising, impressive and varied wines.
barrel

Region: Burgundy

There are few more famous wine regions in the world than Burgundy, and this special area has given much to raise the profile of fine French wines around the world. Although most commonly associated with excellent quality red wines made with the Pinot Noir varietal, this region is home to several red and white varietals and produces and impressive range of wines, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, full bodied and aged, and from to light and drinkable. The region of Burgundy has been producing excellent wines for centuries, with much evidence to suggest that the ancient Gauls were the first to cultivate the native vines which flourish here in the warm summers, and on the excellent soil fed by local rivers. This type of heritage has led to a wine industry highly unique, deeply traditional, and with an exquisite reputation to uphold.
fields

Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Cote De Beaune

France's beautiful and highly esteemed sub-region of Cote De Beaune is rightly regarded as the home to many of the world's finest, most complex and fascinating white wines. The white wine industry of Cote De Beaune is based almost solely around the Chardonnay grape, which flourishes especially well in the fine climatic conditions the region receives, and ripens well due to the mineral rich soils which typify the area. Chardonnay is renowned for its ability to express the best points of its terroir, and local winemakers claim that a mixture of traditional techniques and the stunning soils they work with is the secret to their success. There is also a huge red wine industry in Cote De Beaune, which, although not quite as famous as the white wines that leave the region, produces remarkable results from the excellent Pinot Noir grapes which grow there.
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green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

In the past couple of decades, the sales of wines made with Chardonnay grapes has risen and fallen more than once. For many people, this green skinned grape was marred by a poor reputation for bland and uninteresting wines, a great shame considering the fact that Chardonnay grapes have proven time and time again to be interesting, versatile and full of surprises. Most commonly, fine Chardonnay wines are buttery, smooth and creamy as a result of malolactic fermentation, yet with hints of tropical fruits and orchard fruits such as apples and pears. What is most remarkable about Chardonnay grapes, however, is the fact that unlike many other 'white' grapes, they are exceptionally good at holding the characteristics of their terroir in the bottle. As such, despite their fluctuating reputation, this is one grape varietal which produces constantly surprising, impressive and varied wines.
barrel

Region: Burgundy

There are few more famous wine regions in the world than Burgundy, and this special area has given much to raise the profile of fine French wines around the world. Although most commonly associated with excellent quality red wines made with the Pinot Noir varietal, this region is home to several red and white varietals and produces and impressive range of wines, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, full bodied and aged, and from to light and drinkable. The region of Burgundy has been producing excellent wines for centuries, with much evidence to suggest that the ancient Gauls were the first to cultivate the native vines which flourish here in the warm summers, and on the excellent soil fed by local rivers. This type of heritage has led to a wine industry highly unique, deeply traditional, and with an exquisite reputation to uphold.
fields

Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Cote De Beaune

France's beautiful and highly esteemed sub-region of Cote De Beaune is rightly regarded as the home to many of the world's finest, most complex and fascinating white wines. The white wine industry of Cote De Beaune is based almost solely around the Chardonnay grape, which flourishes especially well in the fine climatic conditions the region receives, and ripens well due to the mineral rich soils which typify the area. Chardonnay is renowned for its ability to express the best points of its terroir, and local winemakers claim that a mixture of traditional techniques and the stunning soils they work with is the secret to their success. There is also a huge red wine industry in Cote De Beaune, which, although not quite as famous as the white wines that leave the region, produces remarkable results from the excellent Pinot Noir grapes which grow there.