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AligotéChardonnay
AligotéChardonnay- Meursault at heart, with Chassagne and Pommard fruit in the blend
- Crisp, mineral focus with silky structure and poised acidity
- Vin de France rarity, bottled with freedom and precision
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About this Wine
This is what happens when great fruit meets total freedom. Mostly Meursault in origin, with touches of Chassagne and Pommard, it refuses to sit within the rules and lands as Vin de France. But in the glass, there’s no confusion. It’s all energy, generosity, and precision. A wine that smells electric and drinks even better. Part Chardonnay. Part Aligoté. All incredible.
Flavour Profile
Crisp and mineral, with citrus oil, lemon confit, ripe stone fruit, and a silky, structured finish.
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Verified Trustpilot ReviewServing tips
Drink now for its vivid energy, or hold for even greater depth and poise.
Serve at
12-14°C
An hour out of the fridge
Drinking window
ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it extraordinary
Tasting Notes
95% Chardonnay, a flicker of Aligoté… and somehow one of the most addictive whites you’ll taste.
Fireworks in a Glass. Meursault at Heart. Impossible to Put Down.
Before the first sip even lands, it’s already over. The nose alone stops you in your tracks. Not subtle, not restrained. Full, sky-filling fireworks. Citrus oil, lemon confit, warm buttered pastry, ripe stone fruit, all bursting out in waves. Bright, vivid, impossible to ignore.
Then the palate takes it further. It surges. There’s richness, but no weight. Layers, but no heaviness. That unmistakable Meursault generosity is there, but sharpened, lifted, alive. Everything feels in motion, perfectly balanced yet constantly evolving. You stop analysing. You just keep going back for another sip.
Tasted blind, you’d call Meursault every time.
There’s only one word for it. Addictive.
What’s in the Box
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
The Plot
Drawn largely from Meursault, with smaller components from Chassagne-Montrachet and Pommard, this is a wine that blends serious Côte de Beaune pedigree with a refusal to be boxed in. With 95% Chardonnay and a touch of Aligoté, it sits outside the Bourgogne classification as Vin de France, but the quality in the glass speaks far louder than any label.
Technical Details
A blend of 95% Chardonnay with a small addition of Aligoté, sourced from organically farmed parcels largely in Meursault, with touches of Chassagne-Montrachet and Pommard. Despite its origins, it is bottled as Vin de France, allowing complete freedom in blending.
In the cellar, precision takes over. Whole bunches are pressed long and firmly to extract maximum lees, with this early stage the only point where controlled oxidation is allowed. The wines then move into custom 456-litre barrels for both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, where the larger format keeps oak influence subtle and the focus firmly on the vineyard. From pressing to bottling, the wines are protected with nitrogen, preserving tension, energy, and that unmistakable lift.
Wine Details
| Category | White |
|---|---|
| Producer | Pierre Girardin |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Côte de Beaune |
| Appellation | Vin de France |
| Classification | Vin de France |
| Grape Variety | Aligoté, Chardonnay |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Size | 75cl |
| Sustainability | Biodynamic Principles, Hand Harvested, Organic Principles |
| Serving Temperature | 12-14°C (an hour out of the fridge) |
Discover Their Story
The story begins in 2017. At just eighteen years old, Pierre-Vincent Girardin founded his own domaine, working with a handful of exceptional vineyard parcels retained from his family’s historic holdings.
Raised in Meursault and shaped by generations of Burgundian winemaking, he works organically in the vineyards and has rapidly forged a style defined by purity, precision and energy. Already being compared to Coche-Dury & Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, from the first taste, it’s clear why.
Why It Matters
The details that tell the story
Hand Harvested
No machines, only human hands selecting each grape with care & precision.
Organic Principles
Grown with no synthetic chemicals and utmost respect for the terroir. Nature’s true expression in every sip.
Biodynamic Principles
Produced in harmony with nature, using lunar cycles and organics to nurture vibrant, living soils.
Vin de France Classification
Unbound by regional rules, a canvas for creativity expressing the winemaker’s vision with freedom and flair.
Aligoté
Often overlooked, never outdone. A hidden gem of crisp, zesty, and refreshing beauty reclaiming it’s top spot.
Chardonnay
The crown jewel of white Burgundy. Elegant, textured, and endlessly expressive, from flinty Chablis to rich Meursault.
Discover the Region
Why Burgundy?
Burgundy has crafted legendary wines for over 2,000 years. The birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, it’s where every slope, village, and vineyard reveals its own voice of terroir.
You can grow vines almost anywhere, but only here is this magic bottled so beautifully.
There’s a saying amongst wine enthusiasts that all roads lead to Burgundy.
We say, why not start there...
What’s in the Box
Arrives like a gift should
Every Bottle Carefully Wrapped
A little ritual of care in every box. Each bottle is hand-wrapped in our signature tissue, so opening your wine feels like unwrapping a gift.
Meet the Growers Behind Your Wines
Discover the faces, stories, and passions behind your wines. Our producer cards bring you closer to the people who craft every bottle.
Discover Gift Options at Checkout
From elegant gift bags to wooden cases, you can elevate any bottle at checkout. Simple, thoughtful, and ready to impress.
Reviews
A few words from people who’ve opened our bottles
“Feels like a part of France has come into our home and given much pleasure.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Excellent wines from small producers which you can’t find elsewhere.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“The service has always been personal and excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Great wines, very reasonably priced, and customer service is excellent.”
Verified Trustpilot Review“Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and takes time out to make sure you are assisted personally.”
Verified Trustpilot ReviewFAQs
Clear details, so you can buy with confidence
Is this wine ready to drink now?
Yes. This is ready to drink now, but a little patience could make it even more rewarding. Open one soon, then tuck another away if you want to watch it develop.
Should I buy one bottle or a few?
One to try, three if you want to follow it over time, six if you already know the producer or style. Burgundy moves quickly, and small parcels rarely hang around for long.
What if I’m not sure this is my style?
Use our live chat, or pop us an email. We specialise in Burgundy and are always happy to help. Our tasting notes are based on wines tasted by our founders and updated regularly, so you can buy with proper confidence.
How quickly will it arrive?
Fast. We ship every wine on a next-working-day service and dispatch Monday to Friday. At checkout, you can even choose a delivery day that suits you.
How is it packed?
Each bottle is wrapped in tissue before being carefully placed into our specially imported Italian boxes, tested to rigorous standards. We have literally dropped them from the first storey of our house. All our packaging is paper-based and recyclable.
Can I send it as a gift?
Absolutely. As standard, our wines arrive wrapped in bespoke tissue paper. At checkout, you can also add gift bags, gift boxes and notes.
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