Vincent Girardin

Les Vieilles Vignes Mâcon-Fuissé Chardonnay

8.822 ratings
8.89 pro ratings
Mâcon-Fuissé, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Vincent Girardin continues the winemaking tradition of his father and grandfather before him, and expanded the appellations in his domaine either through inheritance, purchase, or a system of leasing called "fermage." Aromas of stone fruits with citrus notes. On the palate apple and pear flavors with citrus flavors, a bit creamy. Medium finish ending with a citrus mineral character.

Vincent Girardin continues the winemaking tradition of his father and grandfather before him, and expanded the appellations in his domaine either through inheritance, purchase, or a system of leasing called "fermage." Aromas of stone fruits with citrus notes. On the palate apple and pear flavors with citrus flavors, a bit creamy. Medium finish ending with a citrus mineral character.

Apr 22nd, 2019
Ivonne Nill

2015 starting to fade, lacks freshness. 13% ABV but tastes like more. Alcoholic feementation and MLF in 500L barrels, 10% new, wild yeast, 11 months ageing.

2015 starting to fade, lacks freshness. 13% ABV but tastes like more. Alcoholic feementation and MLF in 500L barrels, 10% new, wild yeast, 11 months ageing.

Dec 31st, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

Something for a creamy salad. One of my favorite value producers and beyond. Produced in all stainless with perhaps a touch of neutral wood. Nothing to bite back on palate. Green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, guava, passion fruit, honeysuckle, fine, gritty minerals, fine chalkiness, beautiful acidity and round, rich polished finish.

Something for a creamy salad. One of my favorite value producers and beyond. Produced in all stainless with perhaps a touch of neutral wood. Nothing to bite back on palate. Green apple, lemon, lime, pineapple, guava, passion fruit, honeysuckle, fine, gritty minerals, fine chalkiness, beautiful acidity and round, rich polished finish.

Feb 18th, 2018
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Lemon curd, wet stones, yeasty bake shop , minty fresh herbs, really good value.

Lemon curd, wet stones, yeasty bake shop , minty fresh herbs, really good value.

Nov 6th, 2014
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

9.1

Fair amount of new oak for this region. Very round mouthfeel with lots of chalky minerality

Fair amount of new oak for this region. Very round mouthfeel with lots of chalky minerality

Feb 19th, 2014
Eric Urbani

Girardin strikes again with a surprisingly good regional level chard that is well made and a solid 'house' wine for $25

Girardin strikes again with a surprisingly good regional level chard that is well made and a solid 'house' wine for $25

Aug 16th, 2013
Alissa B

Very nice acidity with a slightly buttery, okay finish. Opened up nicely with the fruit coming forward. Enjoyed it with lobster, great food wine that can hold up.

Very nice acidity with a slightly buttery, okay finish. Opened up nicely with the fruit coming forward. Enjoyed it with lobster, great food wine that can hold up.

Dec 13th, 2022
Keith Crump

Pleasant wine uncomplicated

Pleasant wine uncomplicated

Nov 11th, 2019
Jeremy Pollard

Stonefruit, apricot, peach skins and sunshine. Not my favourite style of chardonnay.

Stonefruit, apricot, peach skins and sunshine. Not my favourite style of chardonnay.

Jun 22nd, 2019
Doug Adams

2015 vintage!

2015 vintage!

Mar 1st, 2018