Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Pernand-Vergelesses Les Belles Filles 2024
Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Pernand-Vergelesses Les Belles Filles 2024 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Chardonnay (Burgundy, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with aperitif, roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2034). No need to decant. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 93/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith Sixto Uncovered Chardonnay 2021 Charles Smith · Washington | £32.93 | |||
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| Domaine A.F. Gros Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Blanc 2024 Domaine A.F. Gros · Burgundy | £32.93 | |||
| Mâcon-Chardonnay, Clos de la Crochette, Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon 2023 Héritiers du Comte Lafon · Burgundy | £33.00 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 10 years. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in Savigny-les-Beaune, in the Cote d'Or, Burgundy, Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard is a family-run winery with a long tradition that spans over 5 centuries. Today, the estate, which extends for about 15 hectares of vineyards, is in the hands of Jean-Jacques Girard, who runs it with the help of his wife Agnès and their son Vincent. The company, which practices sustainable agriculture, produces high-quality wines from 22 appellations that include several Premiers and Grands Crus. The Chardonnay grapes are sourced from vineyards located in the commune of Pernand-Vergelesses. After vinification, the finished wine rests in oak barrels for 10 months before bottling. Pernand-Vergelesses Les Belles Filles shows a bright straw yellow color. On the nose, it reveals a delicate aromatic profile with a fresh bouquet made of white flowers and juicy apples, followed by some mineral notes. On the palate, it is soft and elegant with a good concentration of fruit and a well-balanced acidity. The finish is long and persistent. This wine is an excellent choice for a classy aperitif and it makes a great match with seafood or pan-fried veal sweetbreads.