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Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Beaune
subappellation
Meursault
WA
93
BH
93
VM
92
Additional vintages
2021 2020 2014
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2021 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus stands out this year, unwinding in the glass with notes of sweet yellow orchard fruit mingled with waxy citrus, pear and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, it's racy and tensile, with excellent density and a long, saline finish. ... More details
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Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus 2021 750ml

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Professional Ratings
WA
93
BH
93
VM
92
WA
93
Rated 93 by Wine Advocate
The 2021 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus stands out this year, unwinding in the glass with notes of sweet yellow orchard fruit mingled with waxy citrus, pear and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, it's racy and tensile, with excellent density and a long, saline finish.
BH
93
Rated 93 by Burghound
90-93 A very Meursault nose combines notes of hazelnut and acacia blossom with those of citrus peel and white orchard fruit, all of which is trimmed in enough wood to notice. There is an excellent sense of underlying tension to the utterly delicious medium weight flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the citrusy, sneaky long and youthfully austere finish. This is sufficiently firm to repay up to a decade of keeping. In a word, lovely.
VM
92
Rated 92 by Vinous Media
90-92 The 2021 Meursault Les Charmes-Dessus 1er Cru has an attractive bouquet with linden, grilled hazelnut and light chalk dust scents that unfurl with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a slightly tangy opening, fine acidity and much more character than the Meursault-Blagny with a persistent, orange rind and marmalade-tinged finish. Very fine.
Winery
The palate is opulent between tension and finesse whil leaving a fresh and mineral finish. Good and strong structure in mouth.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Burgundy
appellation
Cote De Beaune
subappellation
Meursault
Additional vintages
2021 2020 2014
Overview
The 2021 Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes Dessus stands out this year, unwinding in the glass with notes of sweet yellow orchard fruit mingled with waxy citrus, pear and pastry. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, it's racy and tensile, with excellent density and a long, saline finish.
green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

For most people, the Chardonnay grape varietal is one of the quintessential white wine grapes. It isn't difficult to understand why; Chardonnay may well have started off in regions of France (where it is still used widely today in both single variety white wines as well as sparkling Champagne wines) but it is now grown in every wine producing country in the world. Indeed, it was the New World that took Chardonnay to some exciting new extremes – this relatively neutral grape has the fantastic ability to carry much of its terroir in the bottle, resulting in a fascinating range of flavors and styles. Furthermore, Chardonnay is one of the few white wine grapes which is well suited to aging, as can be seen in some of the excellent produce consistently coming out of Burgundy, and elsewhere in the world. With everything from buttery, creamy characteristics to vibrant tropical fruit notes, Chardonnay will never cease to surprise and impress.
barrel

Region: Burgundy

There are few more famous wine regions in the world than Burgundy, and this special area has given much to raise the profile of fine French wines around the world. Although most commonly associated with excellent quality red wines made with the Pinot Noir varietal, this region is home to several red and white varietals and produces and impressive range of wines, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, full bodied and aged, and from to light and drinkable. The region of Burgundy has been producing excellent wines for centuries, with much evidence to suggest that the ancient Gauls were the first to cultivate the native vines which flourish here in the warm summers, and on the excellent soil fed by local rivers. This type of heritage has led to a wine industry highly unique, deeply traditional, and with an exquisite reputation to uphold.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Cote De Beaune

The historic and utterly enchanting French region of Cote De Beaune has been producing what are widely regarded as many of the world's finest wines for centuries. The wine industry in Cote De Beaune predominantly revolves around the cultivation and processing of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which flourish under the hot summer sunshine which typifies the area. Mineral rich soils, sea breezes and centuries of experience and expertise help in growing these characterful grapes and transforming them into something truly remarkable. Cote De Beaune white wines tend to be intense, packed full of fascinating fruit flavors and plenty of mineral character, thanks to the fine features of the terroir being expressed through the juice of the Chardonnay grapes. The red wines, on the other hand, are very good indeed - light, fruity and irresistible.
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green grapes

Varietal: Chardonnay

For most people, the Chardonnay grape varietal is one of the quintessential white wine grapes. It isn't difficult to understand why; Chardonnay may well have started off in regions of France (where it is still used widely today in both single variety white wines as well as sparkling Champagne wines) but it is now grown in every wine producing country in the world. Indeed, it was the New World that took Chardonnay to some exciting new extremes – this relatively neutral grape has the fantastic ability to carry much of its terroir in the bottle, resulting in a fascinating range of flavors and styles. Furthermore, Chardonnay is one of the few white wine grapes which is well suited to aging, as can be seen in some of the excellent produce consistently coming out of Burgundy, and elsewhere in the world. With everything from buttery, creamy characteristics to vibrant tropical fruit notes, Chardonnay will never cease to surprise and impress.
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Region: Burgundy

There are few more famous wine regions in the world than Burgundy, and this special area has given much to raise the profile of fine French wines around the world. Although most commonly associated with excellent quality red wines made with the Pinot Noir varietal, this region is home to several red and white varietals and produces and impressive range of wines, from still to sparkling, dry to sweet, full bodied and aged, and from to light and drinkable. The region of Burgundy has been producing excellent wines for centuries, with much evidence to suggest that the ancient Gauls were the first to cultivate the native vines which flourish here in the warm summers, and on the excellent soil fed by local rivers. This type of heritage has led to a wine industry highly unique, deeply traditional, and with an exquisite reputation to uphold.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
bottle and glass

Appellation: Cote De Beaune

The historic and utterly enchanting French region of Cote De Beaune has been producing what are widely regarded as many of the world's finest wines for centuries. The wine industry in Cote De Beaune predominantly revolves around the cultivation and processing of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, which flourish under the hot summer sunshine which typifies the area. Mineral rich soils, sea breezes and centuries of experience and expertise help in growing these characterful grapes and transforming them into something truly remarkable. Cote De Beaune white wines tend to be intense, packed full of fascinating fruit flavors and plenty of mineral character, thanks to the fine features of the terroir being expressed through the juice of the Chardonnay grapes. The red wines, on the other hand, are very good indeed - light, fruity and irresistible.