With one of the most enviable stables of Chardonnay holdings in the Côte de Beaune, it’s no surprise that Girardin’s Cuvée St-Vincent Bourgogne Blanc over-delivers in a big way. Made from declassified parcels mostly in Meursault, along with dashes of Puligny and Chassagne fruit, the pedigree is crystal clear in the stunning nose that’s all Meursault. Ripe, compact stone fruits and touches of vibrant citrus play against a surprisingly firm, chalky core along with some spicy elements on the edges. The palate is no less pedigreed, with generous weight and fantastic balance framing those same elements from the nose, showing just how well Chardonnay performed in the 2023 vintage. We came across a few great value reds on our last trip to Burgundy, but nothing held a candle to this one when it came to Chardonnays in this price tier. If you have a yen for Meursault on a budget, this one is a must-try.
91 points, Andrew Kitz, B-21 Burgundy Buyer (Jun 2025)
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