The 2022 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Folatières from Vincent Girardin exemplifies the meticulous approach of this esteemed Burgundian négociant-éleveur. Girardin, now under the stewardship of Eric Germain, maintains a philosophy centered on expressing the unique terroir of each climat with precision and purity.
The Folatières Premier Cru is consistently recognized as one of Puligny-Montrachet's most distinguished sites. Situated on the mid-slope, its south-easterly aspect and complex limestone-rich soils, interspersed with marl, contribute to wines of exceptional elegance, aromatic complexity, and a profound mineral tension. This particular climat is celebrated for yielding Chardonnay that balances richness with a vibrant acidity and a long, saline finish.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is noted for its generous ripeness alongside a refreshing acidity, promising wines of both immediate appeal and significant ageing potential. Girardin's winemaking typically involves fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, with a judicious proportion of new wood, allowing the wine to develop texture and complexity while preserving the inherent character of the Folatières terroir.
Tasting notes
The 2022 Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Folatières presents a luminous pale gold hue. On the nose, it offers an intricate bouquet of white blossoms, lemon confit, and green apple, underpinned by a distinctive wet stone minerality and a subtle hint of toasted almond from its oak maturation. The palate is both vibrant and expansive, showcasing a beautiful tension between ripe orchard fruit, zesty citrus, and a profound, saline minerality that is characteristic of the Folatières climat. The finish is long, precise, and remarkably persistent, promising excellent evolution with bottle age.