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Vincent Girardin

Since its foundation in 1980 in Santenay, Vincent Girardin has become one of the most famous domains in Meursault. He began at the ripe age of 19 years old, and made his first wines from 5 acres of vineyards that he had inherited from his parents. His strong desire for success demanded him to create relationships with suppliers and growers- a practice that was just beginning to rise in Burgundy at that time. With the help of winemaker Eric Germain, who was brought on to the team in 2003, Vincent discovered that he wanted to do as little intervention as possible with the fruit to create a level of premium Burgundian offerings. In 2012, the label was sold to Germain, and they still continue to push out meaningful and purpose-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Tasting Notes

WA94
A profound, light to medium-bodied wine, the 2002 Corton-Charlemagne bursts from the glass with minerals, flowers, fresh herbs, and hints of mint. It is a pure, fleshy offering of outstanding depth, concentration, and power. Loads of sappy minerals are intermingled with spices and apples in its refined, noble character. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. Range 93-94.
WS94
Intense and minerally, rich but not fat, and racy, evoking lemon, apple and stone notes accented by spicy oak. Still very tightly wound and balanced, this will need time to unwind, or decant if you must drink it now. Best from 2006 through 2015. 400 cases imported. –BS

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