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La Soufrandiere Pouilly Fuisse Climat En Chatenay Cuvee Zen 2024

La Soufrandiere Pouilly Fuisse Climat En Chatenay Cuvee Zen 2024

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Zesty Lime, Sea Salt Minerality, High-Tension Energy, and Zero-Sulfur Purity

Experience the electric energy of the Mâconnais with this zero-sulfur, biodynamic Chardonnay from the Bret Brothers. Sourced from the cool, north-facing 'En Chatenay' climat under the Roche de Vergisson, this "Zen" cuvée bursts with bright lime and crushed sea salt. Naturally concentrated yet elegantly austere, it delivers a mouthwatering, high-tension finish with absolutely no heaviness. A thrillingly pure expression of terroir.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Elegant & Energetic ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Zesty, Bright & Mouthwatering ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Neutral older barrels) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

James Suckling 95 pts
  • 95 Points - James Suckling: Salt and lime flavors on the elegant palate. Zesty and bright, with a medium body and a long, mouthwatering finish. So much energy and nice austerity. Naturally concentrated, but there is no heaviness at all. Drink now or hold.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: Sourced exclusively from a tiny 0.69-hectare parcel of old vines in 'En Chatenay', a cooler, north-facing village climat in the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation.
  • Terroir: Firmly planted in reddish-brown clay over solid Bajocian limestone at approximately 250 meters altitude, driving the wine's pronounced saline austerity and energetic tension.
  • Winemaking: Farmed biodynamically (Demeter-certified). Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The "Zen" protocol guarantees vinification with zero added sulfites.
  • Elevage: Traditionally matured in older, neutral French oak barrels to allow the wine to complete malolactic fermentation and build texture without masking its vibrant terroir expression.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2024 vintage delivers profound natural concentration matched by remarkable austerity, emphasizing bright citrus and mouthwatering salinity with zero structural heaviness.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a brilliant, pale golden-yellow, the wine leads with a high-tension bouquet of zesty lime, crushed sea salt, and crisp white blossoms. The palate is defined by its electric energy and elegant austerity, showcasing a medium-bodied, naturally concentrated core of vivid citrus fruit. A soaring, bright acidity drives the wine forward, culminating in a superbly long, mouthwatering finish that is defined by pure chalky minerality and an absolute absence of heaviness.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve chilled at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a standard white Burgundy glass to emphasize its zesty precision and mineral lift.
  • Decanting: A brief 20-30 minute decant allows the zero-sulfur aromatics to breathe fully. Exceptionally food-friendly, it pairs brilliantly with raw oysters, ceviche, or grilled white fish. Drink now or cellar confidently.

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