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La Soufrandiere Pouilly Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts Cuvee Millerandee Zen 2023

La Soufrandiere Pouilly Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts Cuvee Millerandee Zen 2023

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Orchard Fruit, Delicate Verbena, Powdery Phenolics, and Zero-Sulfur Concentration

Experience the profound depth of "millerandage" with this biodynamic Pouilly-Vinzelles from the Bret Brothers' prized 'Les Quarts' vineyard. Crafted without added sulfur, this "Zen" cuvée is born from 80-year-old vines that naturally produce tiny, ultra-concentrated berries. It delivers a brilliant core of orchard fruit, citrus, and delicate verbena, framed by a creamy yet incredibly energetic palate. It finishes with a long, saline, and slightly austere tension.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium to Full-Bodied, Creamy & Energetic ●●●● ●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Saline & Precise ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (17 months on fine lees) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: Sourced from a tiny parcel of vines up to 80 years old within the renowned 'Les Quarts' climat.
  • Millerandage: This specific cuvée is made from vines prone to "millerandage"—producing tiny, loosely packed berries that yield remarkably little juice but offer immense dry extract and profound concentration.
  • Terroir: Grown on an east/south-east facing slope at around 230 meters, featuring clay-limestone soils that impart a distinctly mineral, saline drive.
  • Winemaking: Farmed biodynamically (Demeter-certified). Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. The "Zen" protocol designates vinification and maturation with zero added sulfur.
  • Elevage: Aged traditionally on its fine lees for 17 months, allowing the dense extract to integrate seamlessly, before being bottled unfiltered to preserve maximum terroir transparency.

Tasting Notes

Pouring an intense, radiant golden-yellow, this zero-sulfur Chardonnay opens with a profound, beautifully composed bouquet. Pristine aromas of citrus and orchard fruit merge seamlessly with subtle saline notes and a delicate hint of verbena. On the palate, the tiny 'millerandé' berries translate into a masterclass of texture: a creamy richness supported by powdery-fine phenolics and a ripe, vibrant acidity. It is exceptionally juicy and rich in extract, yet entirely devoid of heaviness, culminating in a long, precise, and slightly austere finish driven by pure limestone minerality.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 52-54°F (11-12°C) in a large white Burgundy glass to allow the dense extract and complex aromatics to fully unfold.
  • Decanting: A 30 to 60-minute decant is highly recommended in its youth to loosen its tightly wound structure. Pair brilliantly with pan-fried turbot in beurre blanc, chicken in a lemon-thyme jus, or mature Comté cheese.

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