Vincent Girardin – Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2020 – Burgundy France

Vincent Girardin Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2020 is a classic Côte de Beaune Chardonnay sourced from old vines across several prized lieux-dits in Chassagne-Montrachet. Combining ripe fruit, mineral freshness, and careful élevage, it offers an elegant expression of one of Burgundy’s most prestigious white wine villages.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2020
• Aging: 15 months on fine lees in French oak barrels (15% new oak)
• Vine Age: Average 50 years
• Style: Dry white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Medium to full-bodied
• Fruit: Peach, apricot, orchard fruit
• Savory: Subtle oak spice, limestone minerality
• Structure: Rich yet precise, with freshness and length

Produced from old-vine Chardonnay grown in several Chassagne-Montrachet climats including Les Battaudes, La Bergerie, Les Chambres, Les Lombards, Les Morichots, and Le Poirier du Clos, this cuvée balances generous fruit with mineral tension. Fermentation and aging in French oak barrels add texture and complexity while preserving the purity of the vineyard character. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

❤️ Why We Love It

• Sourced from multiple respected Chassagne-Montrachet lieux-dits
• Old-vine Chardonnay with excellent concentration
• Combines richness and mineral freshness in classic Côte de Beaune style

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Sole meunière or grilled fish
• Roast chicken and white meats
• Cream-based seafood dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of classic white Burgundy
✓ Fans of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Collectors seeking village-level wines with Premier Cru character
✕ Not ideal if you prefer heavily tropical or overtly oaky Chardonnay