Girardin – Puligny-Montrachet “Le Champ Gain” 2022
A beautifully poised white Burgundy from one of the Côte de Beaune’s most expressive terroirs — Puligny-Montrachet. Girardin is a respected domaine known for crafting wines with clarity, precision, and a sense of place, and the 2022 “Le Champ Gain” is a great example of their style.
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Village Premier Cru: Le Champ Gain sits just above the famed Clos de la Mouchère and offers graceful tension between freshness and textural richness.
Pale gold with green highlights — bright and inviting.
White flowers (acacia, hawthorn)
Crisp orchard fruit — green apple and pear
Citrus zest and lemon peel
Subtle hints of wet stone and fresh chalk
Focused and linear — excellent tension between acidity and weight
Ripe citrus and orchard fruit core
Mineral backbone with fine salinity
Elegant, textured finish with a chalky persistence
This is a wonderfully versatile white Burgundy — pair with:
Seared scallops or lobster with a citrus beurre blanc
Grilled Dover sole with brown butter
Chicken cooked with herbs
Creamy risotto with leeks or mushrooms
Mild cheeses such as Comté or Brie
Service temperature: ~10–12 °C
Cellaring: Drink now through 2028–2032+, depending on your preference for early vibrancy or richer age complexity.
“Le Champ Gain” 2022 from Girardin is elegant, mineral-driven Burgundy with clarity, chalky precision, and depth — a wine that’s both approachable now and sufficiently layered for further ageing.
