Vintage Character Vincent Girardin Meursault Vieilles Vignes 2024 comes from the Meursault village appellation in the Côte de Beaune and is made from Chardonnay grown on old-vine parcels within this classic white Burgundy stronghold. The 2024 vintage in Burgundy was shaped by a difficult season of frost, mildew pressure and damp weather, leading to reduced yields and, where growers worked meticulously, wines with welcome concentration and notable site definition. Meursault is prized for its combination of limestone-rich soils and a cool continental climate, a terroir that gives Chardonnay both breadth and a stony, quietly saline edge rather than simple richness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this wine is expected to show yellow orchard fruit, citrus peel and white blossom layered with hazelnut, light toast and a touch of fresh cream. The palate is typically medium- to full-bodied yet well cut, combining ripe pear, lemon curd and white peach with a chalky mineral line, supple texture and a persistent, gently savory finish. It should pair beautifully with roast chicken with morels, seared scallops in brown butter, or lobster ravioli with a light cream sauce.
Winery Background Maison Vincent Girardin was founded in 1980 and became one of the notable names of the Côte de Beaune through a steady move toward greater precision and transparency in both vineyard and cellar. Under the direction of Eric Germain, the style favors freshness, measured oak and clear terroir expression over heaviness. Fruit is sourced from carefully farmed sites, with hand-harvesting and a thoughtful élevage approach central to the house identity; in Meursault, that philosophy helps old-vine material deliver both generosity and tension, which is exactly what makes the cuvée so appealing.