- Colour White
- Producer Domaine Justin Girardin
- Region Meursault
- Drinking 2024 - 2032
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
2022 - Meursault Les Clous Justin Girardin - 6x75cl
- Colour White
- Producer Domaine Justin Girardin
- Region Meursault
- Drinking 2024 - 2032
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
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Goedhuis, January 2024
A very pleasant Meursault from a parcel of land that sits just above the 1er cru vineyards. With a hint of earthiness on the nose, the palate balances breadth and richness with a rewarding steeliness and freshness. The finish has terrific length making it a beautiful addition to Justin’s range for us this year.
Producer
Domaine Justin Girardin
The Girardin family have been establish vignerons in Burgundy for centuries. Justin Girardin has recently taken up the reins from father Jacques (brother of famous négociant Vincent Girardin) at the family’s 17 hectare domaine. Their holdings stretch from Santenay to Savigny lès Beaune, through Chassagne Montrachet and Pommard. The estate follows organic practices, although it is not certified. Justin is a modest young man with an endearingly quiet approach to wine – he gingerly crafts the wines in the vineyard, and makes minimal interventions in the cellar. As a result his range of Santenays are a fascinating portrait of one of the Côte D’Or’s lesser known villages, and well worth exploring. It is so exciting to discover a domaine following the transition from one generation to the next, when ambition and quality are on the up. Justin’s wines offer excellent value with no compromise in quality.Region
Meursault
Meursault is the first great white wine area that one stumbles upon on leaving Beaune. Unlike other white dominated appellations in Burgundy, Meursault has no grand cru vineyards. It nonetheless has significant flair and power which make up for this deficiency. Indeed, if tasted blind some of these wines could even surpass other Burgundian grand crus. They are no fainting daisies. This may partially be due to Meursault's lower water table which enables the roots to delve deep in the soil picking up many trace minerals and which further stresses the vines. In addition, the cellars are more profound and cooler, enabling long fermentations, which increase complexity and longevity. Some interesting red wines are also made.