Vincent Girardin Pouilly Fuissé Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Burgundy’s Mâconnais is a seriously exciting Chardonnay, bursting with white flowers, stone fruits, green apple and a gentle nutty, mineral lift that screams fine Pouilly Fuissé and old‑vine concentration. The palate is medium to full‑bodied yet beautifully poised, with creamy texture, vibrant acidity and a long, saline, chalky finish that gives this Girardin Pouilly Fuissé real finesse and drive.

For the table, this is a dead‑set weapon with scallops, grilled prawns, lightly sauced white fish, or roast chook with tarragon cream, and it absolutely sings alongside quality Comté or washed‑rind cheese. The 2023 Les Vieilles Vignes Pouilly Fuissé has the power and structure to handle richer seafood pastas and long, indulgent Sunday lunches without ever feeling heavy.

If you love top‑end white Burgundy without dropping Meursault money, Vincent Girardin Pouilly Fuissé Les Vieilles Vignes 2023 is a cracking buy, combining old‑vine depth, classy oak and that pristine Burgundian line that will reward a few years in the cellar but drinks beautifully now with a quick splash in a decent glass.