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The négoçiant wines from Vincent Girardin have often appeared in this blog. The likes of a
Saint-Aubin 1er Cru 2005, a
Santenay 2005, a
Puligny Vieilles Vignes 2005 and a
Chassagne 1er Cru 2005. This reflects their abundance in London restaurants and merchants. Buttery, almond, nutmeg, dried apricots and warm orange. A rounded, rich wine softened by age. A vin flatteur to be drunk now. These wines are after all designed for pleasure not for art critics. Photo shows Puligny viewed from the golden slope in early April 2009.