2006 Meursault Les Narvaux

Flowers and fresh lime scent the nose of Girardin’s 2006 Meursault Narvaux, which comes onto the palate with surprising delicacy, finishing with a satisfying suggestion of minerality and clean refreshment. I tasted a wide selection including all of the top crus of Vincent Girardin’s truly vast output (from nearly fifty acres of vines plus a wide range of contracts as negociant), the wines having been pre-assembled from barrel for my tasting (hence the wide point spreads). Girardin is at pains to press very gently and he did only limited lees-stirring in 2006. He favors 20, 30, and 40% new wood for his village, premier cru, and grand cru wines, respectively. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802.