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La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode 2022

La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode 2022

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Intense Freshness, Seductive Texture, Flinty Minerality, and Sneaky Length

Discover outstanding value in the Mâconnais with this biodynamic Saint-Véran from the Bret Brothers. Sourced from the "La Bonnode" vineyard beneath the iconic Roche de Vergisson, the 2022 vintage is a masterclass in balance. Initially presenting classic, flinty reduction, it expands gracefully on the palate to deliver intense freshness and fine volume. Wrapped in a seductively textured mouthfeel, it concludes with a surprisingly long, mineral-driven finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Voluminous & Seductively Textured ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Fresh & Intense ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Older French oak) ●●●●●

Critical Recognition

Burghound 89-91 pts
  • 89-91 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): Top value. Reduction overshadows the underlying fruit at present. On the palate however there is excellent freshness and intensity along with the same fine volume of the best in the range, all wrapped in a seductively textured, balanced and sneaky long finale. This is also very good and recommended.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: A benchmark Saint-Véran highlighting the dynamic energy and limestone-driven terroir of the southern Mâconnais.
  • Top Value: Highlighted by Burghound as an outstanding value proposition, delivering the texture and volume expected of much higher-priced Burgundies.
  • Terroir: Sourced from the "La Bonnode" climat, situated just below the Roche de Vergisson. The active limestone and clay soils here impart a signature tension and profound mineral drive.
  • Winemaking: Cultivated under strict biodynamic practices (Demeter certified). The Bret Brothers utilize native yeast fermentations, deliberately allowing a slightly reductive environment to protect the wine naturally and build savory complexity.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2022 vintage offers a superb marriage of excellent, lively freshness and fine, mouth-coating volume, resulting in an impeccably balanced wine.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a luminous golden-straw, this Saint-Véran opens with classic struck-match reduction that speaks to its careful, low-intervention upbringing. As it breathes, it unfurls to reveal crisp orchard fruit, citrus zest, and crushed stone. On the palate, it truly shines—offering excellent, vibrant intensity and a fine, voluminous weight. The mid-palate is remarkably balanced and seductively textured, carrying the wine gracefully into a "sneaky long" finale that echoes with saline minerality.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a standard white Burgundy glass to allow the complex, savory aromatics to evolve.
  • Decanting: A vigorous 30 to 45-minute decant is highly recommended in its youth to allow the initial reductive notes to blow off and the fruit to step forward. Pair beautifully with seared scallops, roast chicken in a cream sauce, or soft-ripened cheeses.

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