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La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode Cuvee Ovoide Zen 2022

La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Climat La Bonnode Cuvee Ovoide Zen 2022

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White Peach, Meyer Lemon, Crushed Stone, and Spherical Texture

Discover a remarkably pure and innovative expression of Saint-Véran. Crafted by the Bret Brothers from the biodynamic "La Bonnode" vineyard, this unique "Ovoide Zen" cuvée is fermented and aged entirely in a concrete egg with zero added sulfites. The egg's shape naturally suspends the fine lees, creating an incredibly seamless, spherical texture that balances vivid orchard fruit and bright citrus with a pristine, unadulterated limestone minerality.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Spherical & Seamless ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Vibrant, Pure & Energetic ●●●●●
Oak None (Fermented & aged in a concrete egg) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: A terroir-driven, highly innovative expression of the Saint-Véran appellation from the Bret Brothers.
  • Cuvée Ovoide Zen: "Ovoide" refers to the wine being vinified and aged in a concrete egg (œuf en béton). The vessel's shape promotes a continuous, natural vortex that keeps the fine lees in suspension, building extraordinary texture without oak. "Zen" signifies zero added sulfites (SO2) during the entire winemaking process.
  • Terroir: Sourced from the biodynamically farmed "La Bonnode" climat, an east-facing slope just below the Roche de Vergisson. Its active limestone and clay soils provide intense mineral drive.
  • Winemaking: Farmed rigorously to Demeter-certified biodynamic standards. The fruit is hand-harvested and fermented with native yeasts, allowing the unadulterated purity of the site to shine through.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2022 vintage offers a superb balance of ripe, pristine fruit and vivid tension, elevated by the unique textural seamlessness provided by the concrete egg.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a luminous pale gold—often possessing a slight, natural radiance due to its unfiltered, zero-sulfur nature—this unique Chardonnay opens with a breathtakingly pure bouquet. Aromas of fresh white peach, Meyer lemon, and delicate lemon blossom are grounded by an intense, crushed-stone minerality. On the palate, the influence of the concrete egg is undeniable: the wine is incredibly seamless and spherical, coating the mouth with a luxurious texture that feels entirely weightless. This generosity is pierced by vibrant, electric acidity that drives the wine to a long, precise, and saline finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve at 50-54°F (10-12°C) in a standard white Burgundy glass to capture its detailed floral and mineral aromatics.
  • Decanting: A 15 to 30-minute decant is highly recommended. Because it is crafted with zero added sulfur, the wine greatly benefits from a little air to stretch out and find its perfect aromatic balance. Pair with delicate crudo, grilled white asparagus, or fresh goat cheese.

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