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La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Cuvee La Combe Desroches 2021

La Soufrandiere Saint Veran Cuvee La Combe Desroches 2021

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Crisp Green Apple, White Grapefruit, Crushed Rock, and Electric Tension

Experience the vivid energy of the cool 2021 vintage with this biodynamic Saint-Véran from the Bret Brothers. Sourced from the cooler, north-facing "La Combe Desroches" terroir, this Chardonnay is a masterclass in driving tension. It bursts with crisp green apple, white grapefruit, and delicate white flowers, all anchored by a striking, crushed-rock minerality. It is a wonderfully pure, mouthwatering, and precise expression of the Mâconnais.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied, Linear & Taut ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Electric, Racy & Saline ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Integrated (Neutral older barrels) ●●●●●

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay: A brilliant, high-energy representation of the Saint-Véran appellation from the esteemed Bret Brothers.
  • Terroir: "La Combe Desroches" is situated in the village of Davayé, largely featuring cooler, north-to-northwest facing slopes. This exposure, combined with clay and limestone soils, naturally produces wines of exceptional tautness and mineral precision.
  • Winemaking: Cultivated under rigorous biodynamic practices (Demeter certified). The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts to preserve the raw, unadulterated character of the site.
  • Elevage: Aged on its fine lees in neutral, older French oak barrels. This careful maturation adds just enough textual nuance to balance the vineyard's inherently sharp acidity.
  • Vintage Profile: The 2021 vintage was famously cool and challenged by severe spring frosts, resulting in drastically reduced yields. The remaining fruit, however, yielded incredibly classic, electric wines with lower alcohol and profound, racy freshness.

Tasting Notes

Pouring a pale, shimmering lemon-yellow, this cool-climate Saint-Véran opens with an intensely focused, high-toned bouquet. Vibrant aromas of crisp green apple, white grapefruit, and freshly squeezed lemon are lifted by delicate white blossoms and a persistent, flinty strike. On the palate, the wine is distinctly linear and tightly coiled. Electric, racy acidity drives a pristine core of citrus fruit, cutting a sharp path across the palate and culminating in a highly refreshing, bone-dry finish steeped in crushed-rock minerality and sea salt.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve well-chilled at 48-52°F (9-11°C) in a standard white wine glass to highlight its racy acidity and crisp aromatics.
  • Decanting: Not required, though a few minutes in the glass will allow the flinty nuances to expand. Its vivid tension makes it an impeccable pairing for freshly shucked oysters, scallop ceviche, or a tangy goat cheese salad.

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