Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Champs Gains” 2020

Vincent Girardin's name is associated with excellence in the world of Burgundy wines, and with its firm commitment to quality and innovation, without losing respect for tradition, it has left an indelible mark on the wine industry. The eponymous winery Girardin, whose origins date back to 1980, has gained a reputation for producing excellent wine, expressively reflecting the character of the Burgundy area. One of the most compelling aspects of Vincent Girardin's approach is his meticulous vineyard management. He carefully supervises all winemaking processes, from the moment of planting the vines to the bottling of the wine. Vincent Girardin's portfolio includes a wide variety of wines from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits regions, known for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties. His ability to recognize the distinctive characteristics of these grape varieties has resulted in a collection of wines that stand out for their elegance, sophistication and complexity. Whether it's the juicy, fruity tones of red wines or the dynamic nuances of white wines, each bottle captures the essence of Burgundy. In a world where winemaking often oversteps its boundaries, Vincent Girardin shines as a true Burgundy luminary, a guardian of the region's winemaking heritage and a modern maestro whose wines entice even the most ardent enthusiasts to discover the soul of Burgundy, sip by sip

Puligny-Montrachet is a village in the central part of Côte-de-Beaune Burgundy. The village was originally called simply Puligny, and in 1879 a portion of Montrachet was added to honor his iconic Grand Cru vineyard, Le Montrachet. Undoubtedly, the success of the Chardonnay grapes here is the result of several factors. The geographical location and the hilly nature of the vineyards, the composition of the soil and the microclimate - all this allows producers to grow high-quality grapes from which great wines are made. Many generations of winemakers have carefully studied the area, developing a detailed topographic map of the area and highlighting the places that are best suited for quality viticulture. In recent years, with the help of modern technology, extensive analysis has been carried out to continue this work and verify the exact relationship between soil and wine quality. Although difficult to determine, the positive impact of the limestone soils and the special climate of Pulinyi is undeniable. In 1984, INAO (the government body in charge of the French appeals system) formally delineated and classified the land around the village into 17 Pulliny-Montrachet vineyard plots of 1er Cru level. Wines from such sites can be labeled with their own vineyard name. However, the local wines became famous long before the official recognition of local vineyards.

Burgundija (Burgoņa) var būt mulsinoša tās nosaukumu daudzveidības dēļ — visi mazie vīna dārzi ir sadalīti starp vairākiem ražotājiem, tāpēc bieži vien var būt grūti saprast šo daudzveidību. Tomēr tieši tāpēc Burgundijas vīni tiek uzskatīti par labākajiem pasaulē. Izplatīta diskusiju tēma, runājot par Burgundiju, ir jēdziens "terroir" - unikāla augsnes un klimata apstākļu kombinācija, kas ietekmē vīna garšu nosaukumos, padarot to unikālu katrā ciematā. Vīndari īstu šedevru radīšanai galvenokārt izmanto kaprīzo Pinot Noir un klasisko Chardonnay, savukārt Gamay un Aligote izmanto mazliet vienkāršāka stila vīnu pagatavošanai. Īpaša uzmanība jāpievērš vīnu hierarhijai. Vispirms ir reģionālie un ciemata vīni, soli augstāk - Premier Cru vīni un izcilais Grand Cru - augšpusē. Sarežģīto un nepastāvīgo laikapstākļu dēļ, kas var būtiski ietekmēt vīna kvalitāti, īpaši sliktos ražas gados, ļoti svarīgs faktors šeit ir tā sauktais millesime – vīnogu ražas gads, no kura ražots konkrētais vīns, jo katram no šiem gadiem ir savs. unikāla garša. Burgundijas vīnu iegāde nav vienkārša, jo ir jāņem vērā daudzas detaļas - vīna dārza klase, ražotāja vērtējums, vīnogulāju vecums, vīna kvalitāte, kā arī millesime un, protams, , novecošanās potenciāls. Šeit liela loma ir pārdevējiem – viņiem ir jābūt patiesi aizrautīgiem ar vīnu un jāspēj piedāvāt tikai labākās kvalitātes ražotājus ar labu reputāciju. Tieši tā darbojas "Noble Wine"!