The 2021 Yquem was tasted in Amsterdam, the first wine poured at a lunch, thereby allowing me a longer period to examine it. Slightly burnished in hue, it has a very attractive bouquet with scents of dried quince, clementine, linseed and subtle candle wax...
Philippe Girard is a small, family-run estate known for producing high-quality, traditionally made wines. The domaine itself is located in Savigny-les-Beaune, but their 22 hectares of vineyard holdings span from the Côte Chalonnaise to the Côte de Nuits. Saint-Aubin is directly adjacent to both Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet in the heart of the Côte de Beaune, enjoying the same climate and soil conditions as its famous neighbors but at a more affordable price point.
The Girard family has been cultivating vineyards for generations, with Philippe continuing the tradition. His approach to winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for the terroir. He combines modern techniques with traditional practices, resulting in wines that are both expressive and balanced.
Here there is notably better typicity with its nose of ripe pear, mineral reduction and algae. The sleek, delicious and more voluminous flavors that possess solid mid-palate density while displaying good precision on the clean, dry and sneaky long finale....
The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchère 1er Cru is another very classy wine. Vertical in feel, the 2023 is super-bright from the outset. White pepper, owers, mint, sage and pear reinforce that impression. Readers will nd an airy, deceptively mi...