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.

An initial spice component allows the lime and floral flavors to shine through in this elegant white. It's very harmonious and plays out fleetingly across the palate. Fine length. Drink now through 2012. 550 cases imported.??–BS??Region: France / Burgundy / Meursault Select to Add