Les Vieilles Vignes: A Pouilly-Fuisse That Defies Time
There’s something uncanny about the 2019 Vincent Girardin Pouilly-Fuisse Les Vieilles Vignes. It’s not just a wine—it’s a conversation between terroir and time, unfolding in layers that feel both immediate and elusive. This Chardonnay, sourced from biodynamically farmed vines averaging 50 years old, arrives with a nose that teeters between sharp and soft, offering citrus zest and a whisper of plastic—a detail that might unsettle, but it’s part of the wine’s enigmatic charm. Let it breathe, and it transforms, revealing crystallized vanilla and toasted brioche, as though the air itself is unlocking its secrets. The palate is a study in…
