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La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode 2021

La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode 2021

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Crisp Apple, Meyer Lemon, White Flowers, and Classic Tension

Experience the vibrant energy of the 2021 vintage with this biodynamic Saint-Véran from the Bret Brothers. Sourced from the "La Bonnode" vineyard beneath the iconic Roche de Vergisson, it is a masterclass in classic Burgundian tension. Expect a vivid core of crisp green apple, Meyer lemon, and white flowers, underpinned by a striking crushed-stone minerality. It is a wonderfully fresh, mouthwatering, and precise expression of Chardonnay.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Crisp & Energetic ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Tense & Electric ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Older French oak) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: A brilliant, terroir-driven representation of the Saint-Véran appellation in the southern Mâconnais.
  • Terroir: Sourced from the "La Bonnode" climat, an east-facing slope situated just beneath the majestic Roche de Vergisson. The active limestone and clay soils here instill the wine with remarkable tension and mineral drive.
  • Winemaking: Cultivated under strict biodynamic practices (Demeter certified) by the Bret Brothers. The fruit is hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented exclusively with indigenous yeasts to preserve absolute site transparency.
  • Elevage: Aged on its fine lees in neutral, older French oak barrels, enhancing the wine's textual depth without masking its delicate aromatics.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2021 vintage was exceptionally cool and challenging, marked by severe spring frosts that dramatically reduced yields. However, the surviving fruit produced incredibly classic, tense wines with brilliant freshness, lower alcohol, and electric acidity.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a luminous, pale lemon-yellow, this cool-vintage Saint-Véran opens with an immensely pure and high-toned bouquet. Aromas of crisp Granny Smith apple, Meyer lemon zest, and delicate white blossoms are intertwined with an unmistakable, flinty minerality. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and tightly coiled. Tense, electric acidity drives the bright orchard fruit, bringing intense focus and energy. It finishes exceptionally dry, leaving a long, mouthwatering echo of crushed limestone and a subtle hint of fresh almond.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a standard white Burgundy glass to emphasize its crystalline fruit and precise mineral structure.
  • Decanting: A brief 15 to 20-minute decant will help this tightly wound wine unfurl. Its racy acidity makes it a phenomenal pairing for freshly shucked oysters, scallop ceviche, or a classic goat cheese salad.

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