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La Soufrandiere Pouilly Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts Magnum 2022

La Soufrandiere Pouilly Vinzelles Climat Les Quarts Magnum 2022

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Rich Texture, Vibrant Minerality, Youthful Tension, and Biodynamic Purity

Discover the crown jewel of the Bret Brothers with this biodynamic Pouilly-Vinzelles. Sourced from the prestigious "Les Quarts" vineyard, this 2022 Chardonnay balances rich, textured orchard fruit with a striking, limestone-driven minerality. Initially showing a touch of classic reductive tension, it opens beautifully to reveal complex layers and a long, energetic finish. A masterclass in Mâconnais elegance that will deeply reward a few years of patience.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Rich & Textural ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Detailed, Austere & Complex ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Neutral French oak) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

Burghound 93 pts
  • 93 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): Here too reduction flattens the fruit. More interesting are the attractively textured and rich medium weight flavors that exude evident minerality on the detailed, youthfully austere and complex finale. This is also very good and I particularly like the balance. Five to eight years should see it at its best.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: Sourced exclusively from the Bret Brothers' flagship vineyard, "Les Quarts," widely considered the grandest terroir in the Pouilly-Vinzelles appellation.
  • Terroir: Deeply rooted in iron-rich clay resting on a solid bedrock of Bajocian limestone. The vines here are venerable, yielding intensely concentrated fruit with an unmistakable crushed-stone signature.
  • Winemaking: Farmed biodynamically (Demeter certified). The grapes undergo a native yeast fermentation, deliberately fostering a slightly reductive environment in its youth to protect the wine and build profound savory tension.
  • Elevage: Matured in older, neutral French oak barrels to gently round out the texture and mid-palate richness without imparting distracting vanilla or toast flavors.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2022 vintage is marked by an attractive, rich texture perfectly counterbalanced by youthful austerity. It is a tightly coiled wine designed for the cellar, demanding patience to reveal its full brilliance.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a brilliant golden-straw, this commanding Chardonnay initially presents a classic flinty reduction on the nose. With air, it gradually unfurls to reveal layered aromas of lemon oil, crisp orchard fruit, and wet stone. On the palate, it is beautifully balanced, offering attractively rich, medium-weight flavors that coat the mouth with a luxurious texture. This generosity is strictly corralled by an intense, driving minerality, culminating in a detailed, youthfully austere, and highly complex finale that vibrates with energy.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 52-55°F (11-13°C) in a large Burgundy bowl to encourage the reductive aromatics to blow off and the fruit to expand.
  • Decanting: A vigorous decant of 45 to 60 minutes is highly recommended in its youth. Impeccably balanced, this wine will hit its absolute peak between 2027 and 2030. Pair with rich, savory dishes like buttery roast chicken, lobster, or seared sweetbreads.

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