Narvaux Meursault, Domaine Vincent Girardin, 2020

Having started with a tiny 3ha back in the 80s, Vincent Girardin now owns 14ha of enviably sited parcels, with another 19ha on lease, and this is practically the first in-house vintage for the Domaine.

Head winemaker Eric Germain's steady conversion to biodynamics, earlier picking, reduced usage of new oak and earlier racking into neutral barrels all mean the focus is on terroir expression & energy, and the results in a vintage like 2020 are nothing short of profound. The wines are lithe and vibrant, with marked freshness, yet extra richness and concentration from the 2020 vintage.

Les Narvaux takes things to the next level and demonstrates the genius of this under-rated vineyard. More intensity and added depth to the Vieilles Vignes, this delves into the more tropical notes of pineapple and mango alongside ripe peach and grapefruit. This is precise and pure with a lovely thread of minerality from start to finish that keeps the palate fresh and tingly.
Nick Daniell, Club Wine Buyer