Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard, Pernand-Vergelesses Les Belles Filles, 2023

France, Burgundy. 100% Chardonnay.

Finding good value and quality from the 2023 Burgundy vintage has been a task. I’ve been to numerous tastings over the last few months, and although there are some excellent wines in the mix, they have generally been a bit pricey.

Therefore, it was a delight to see that this father and son team have again produced a wine that will sit very comfortably in this seasonal selection. Jean-Jacques and his son, Vincent, farm some 15 hectares, and produce around 100,000 bottles a year.

Aged in barrel for 10 months, there are crisp lemony notes on the nose with just a hint of oak. The palate offers pears and grapefruits with lively, but very blanched, acidity, plus a strong finish. It is a classic White Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune that will match many dishes, but perhaps most obviously, as their web site suggests, grilled crustaceans or seafood. Although the Waitrose site states this is 2022, the 2023 is what arrives on your doorstep.

£30.00 - Waitrose

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