Vincent Girardin Santenay Vieilles Vignes 2023 domaine-des-perdirix violets and spicy notes

violets and spicy notes

adding further complexity and structure

liquid mineral

The palate is rather robust with powerful and finely woody tannins

this Riesling launches with a burst of sweetness before being engulfed by vibrant acidity which delivers length and balance on the finish

Vincent Girardin Santenay Vieilles Vignes 2023 domaine-des-perdirix violets and spicy notesThe grapes come from the vineyards from the village of Santenay in the Cte de Beaune, where Vincent Girardin is born. This is a historic wine and flagship one from the Maison Vincent Girardin. The vines are 45+ years old. The soil is clay and mostly limestone. Gentle sloping. Despite the fact that the vineyards are in the south of the Cote de Beaune, the terroirs are in fact very similar for Gevrey Chambertin in the Cote de Nuits. Hand picked,