V GIRARDIN MEURSAULT 1ER CRU LES NARVAUX 750ML

Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Narvaux is a premium white Burgundy from the Meursault appellation in the Côte de Beaune, produced from the Les Narvaux vineyard, a well-regarded hillside lieu-dit.

Description

Grape variety

1. 100% Chardonnay

Appearance

Pale to medium yellow with bright, sometimes slightly golden reflections, indicating concentration and barrel aging.

Nose (aroma)

1. White flowers and citrus zest
2. Green apple, pear, and stone fruit
3. Almond, hazelnut, and subtle vanilla from oak
4. Flinty, mineral notes typical of Meursault terroir

Palate

1. Medium to full-bodied with a rich, textured mouthfeel
2. Balanced by vibrant acidity
3. Flavors of citrus, orchard fruit, and light stone fruit
4. Layers of nuttiness, buttered brioche, and subtle oak spice
5. Distinct mineral backbone (chalk, flint) providing tension and precision

Finish

Long, saline, and mineral-driven, often with lingering notes of citrus peel, nuts, and gentle toast.

Style and character

1. Classic Meursault style combining richness and freshness
2. Shows both power and elegance, with good concentration from old vines
3. The Les Narvaux site, with limestone and chalk soils on a slope, contributes to its tension, minerality, and structure
4. Often aged on lees in French oak barrels, adding depth and complexity while preserving balance

Overall impression

A refined and expressive white Burgundy that sits at a high level within Meursault. It typically offers a combination of ripe fruit, nutty complexity, bright acidity, and a strong mineral core, making it both approachable in youth and capable of developing further complexity with age.