2022 Justin Girardin Santenay 'Les Terrasses de Bievaux' Blanc

In the glass, the 2022 Justin Girardin Santenay “Les Terrasses de Bievaux” Blanc shows a pale gold color. The nose is clean and moderately expressive (— as an aside, this wine shows itself best around 55°F and is immediately more buoyant and impressive in the glass when it’s not served at fridge temps), with aromas of confit lemon, pear, and crisp apple, alongside subtle notes of apple blossoms, and an underscoring of saline minerality with a touch of flint. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with balanced acidity and a smooth texture. The fruit mirrors the aromas found in the glass and is ripe but controlled, supported by a fresh, slightly saline finish that reflects the limestone soils of Les Terrasses de Bievaux. 

William Kelley for Wine Advocate: "Few emerging Côte de Beaune winemakers are making more of a stir than 21-year-old Pierre Vincent Girardin. This was my first visit to his well-appointed winery and cellar in Meursault, where evidently no expense has been spared on the latest presses, fermentation tanks and larger-format barrels from Tonnellerie François Frères—all housed in a glistening modern winery. Working with some 4.5 hectares of domaine vineyards that are supplemented by an extensive array of négociant purchases, Girardin has hit the ground running with an impressively wide portfolio that includes iconic appellations such as even Montrachet and Chambertin, and he has equally rapidly found eager international representation with top importers." (02/2020)