{"product_id":"domaine-vincent-girardin-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-les-combettes-2023","title":"Domaine Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Combettes' 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePuligny-Montrachet precision meets the depth and persistence of one of the village’s distinguished Premier Cru sites.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ‘Les Combettes’ 2023 is a 100% Chardonnay from the celebrated Les Combettes climat in Puligny-Montrachet. The vines are approximately 55 years old and grow on the clay and limestone soils characteristic of this part of the Côte de Beaune. Hand harvesting preserves the quality of the fruit before gentle pneumatic pressing, while both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in oak barrels. Extended ageing on fine lees adds texture and complexity, with restrained use of oak designed to keep the vineyard character at the forefront. The 2023 vintage combines impressive concentration with freshness, mineral tension and the refined profile expected of Premier Cru Puligny-Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic profile opens with hawthorn and acacia before developing notes of candied citrus, stone fruit, fresh hazelnut and brioche. A chalk-like mineral character gives the bouquet additional definition and links naturally to the limestone-rich vineyard soils. On the palate, the wine is precise and finely structured, carrying a lightly creamy texture balanced by fresh acidity and pronounced mineral tension. Salinity becomes increasingly noticeable toward the finish, helping the wine remain lively despite its depth and concentration. Its combination of richness and freshness makes it particularly well suited to turbot, roasted shellfish, poultry in creamy sauces and mature Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Floral, refined and mineral\u003cbr\u003eHawthorn and acacia with candied citrus, stone fruit, fresh hazelnut, brioche and a fine damp-chalk mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Precise, textured and vibrant\u003cbr\u003eConcentrated Chardonnay with a gently creamy texture, ripe citrus and stone fruit, refreshing acidity and finely chiselled mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, saline and refreshing\u003cbr\u003ePersistent citrus, chalky minerality and delicate nutty nuances carried by a lingering saline freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes 1er Cru has more attack and greater vigor on the nose than the Champ Gain. It has fine delineation and a touch of lemon balm on the nose. The palate is well balanced with orange pith, apricot and peach skin notes. A little spiciness surfaces toward the finish, though it just needs more terroir expression Fine”\u003c\/em\u003e — Neal Martin, Vinous, 91–93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A fresh pale primrose. This is a little bit fleshier but there is also a fine refreshing mineral acidity at the back and good persistence. Eric thinks that their holding is in the best spot by the woods. Clonal vines keep it on the skinnier side, which is no bad thing in these warmer times.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy, 90–93 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Vincent Girardin\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Puligny-Montrachet\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Vincent Girardin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44508515434583,"sku":"VIN-GIR-PUL-MON-COMB-23","price":499.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/89ca7314-84c0-4db8-9a39-bde35dbbabc9.webp?v=1792493221","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-vincent-girardin-puligny-montrachet-1er-cru-les-combettes-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}