Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrières 2010

Coming from the celebrated 2010 vintage, which favored precision and high-toned acidity, this 1er Cru is currently sitting in a beautiful sweet spot. While some of Girardin’s wines from this era lean toward a richer, more “modern” profile, the Les Perrières terroir acts as a grounding force, pulling the wine back toward its stony, mineral roots.

On the palate, the 2010 maturity has softened the edges, offering a velvet coating over a bone-dry structure. It’s a dense, powerful wine, but it carries its weight with a tensile strength that keeps it from ever feeling heavy or broad.

This isn’t just a big Chardonnay. It’s a study in balance. The 15% new oak provides just enough furniture for the fruit to sit on without obscuring the crystalline purity of the Perrières vineyard. If you enjoy white Burgundies that offer a vibration of energy rather than just sheer volume, this is it.