2012 Vincent Girardin - Chevalier MontrachetColour : White Producer : Vincent Girardin Label Name : Chevalier Montrachet Country : France Region : Burgundy Sub Region : Cote de Beaune Appellation : Puligny Montrachet Variety : Chardonnay Vintage : 2012 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Ratings : Vinous 93 pts Tasting Note : Vincent Girardin is a quality focused ngociant based in Meursault, known for producing wines across a wide range of Cte de Beaune appellations from Grand Cru down to village

Dense while silky-smooth at the same time

alongside 2016 and 2019

Three vintages of Gaunoux Pommard Les Perrières magnum appearing in this batch (2011

This is the greatest young Sauternes I have ever tasted

There is fine richness to the round and once again seductively textured medium weight flavors that possess seriously good complexity and impressive length on the ever-so-mildly rustic finale

but rewarded careful growers with wines of notable freshness and definition

Exceptional ripening conditions throughout the growing season contributed to vibrant

and that the specific agave variety be identified on the label

Medium-bodied on the palate with bright

Turns firmer and more serious on the back end

with perfectly balanced texture

It has a fine delicate mousse and a big mid-palate that moves directly to a long and wonderful mineral finish