2017 Pierre Girardin Meursault Les Tillets

Son of famed Burgundy vigneron Vincent Girardin, Pierre Girardin made a splash in Burgundy and oenophile circles with the release of his inaugural wines from the 2017 vintage. The Pierre Girardin wines hail from estate vineyards in Burgundy as well as from grapes procured from a selection of famed terroirs including Le Montrachet and Clos Vougeot, as well as small lots of Corton-Charlemagne, Corton, Batard Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, and others. Pierre is the 13th generation to produce wine and has impressed collectors and reviewers alike with his deft winemaking touch at such a young age. Buy Pierre Girardin wine on WineBid today!

Meursault is one of the trio of famous Chardonnay producing appellations in the Côte d’Or. Although both red and white wines are allowed to be produced in the Meursault appellation, 98% of Meursault is Chardonnay. With a total of 2,500 acres of vineyards, there are no Grands Crus but 325 acres of Premiers Crus, which are divided into 13 main vineyards. As wine writers have often noted, Meursault’s fame is based on its Premiers Crus, including the prestigious Les Perrières, Les Genevrières and Les Charmes. Because the water table is low in Meursault, many producers have cellars here, including Comte Lafon and Jean-Francois Coche-Dury. Robert M. Parker Jr. wrote “the Premiers Crus, as well as the finest Villages Meursaults from the top vineyards, are among the easiest drinking white burgundies in the world. Why? High-quality Meursault is opulent, almost unctuous, with a fatness and a juicy, succulent, buttery, hazelnut and apple, peach-like fruitiness that often roars from the glass.”

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.