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SAINT-VÉRAN 2024

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2022 2023 2024

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Very clear, very limpid with sometimes slight green reflections.

Bouquet: The nose reveal aromas of honey, almond paste and flint.

Palate: The mouth is frank, the attack is quite lively. It is an ideal wine for celebrations.

Wine and food pairing

Will be perfect with river fish in sauce, seafood or even white meats.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally between 10° and 12°C. (50°-54°F.).

Ageing potential

Drink now or keep in the cellar for the next three years.

Origin

This is the golden belt of the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyard, at the southern end of the Mâconnais. The Saint-Véran appellation is similar to it through its reliefs, its production techniques and its organoleptic qualities.

The clay-limestone soils of the Jurassic period allow a good expression of the Chardonnay grape variety, in the communes of the appellation area: Saint-Véran, Chânes, Chasselas, Leynes, Prissé and Davayé. The vineyard faces East, South-East on steep slopes, at an altitude of 200 to 350 meters.

Saint-Véran is the youngest appellation in the Mâconnais since its creation decree dates from January 6, 1971. The current surface area is 420 ha for an average production of 25,000 hl.

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are harvested and sorted manually upon arrival in the cellar. The grapes are then pressed, the juice is left to settle for 24 hours, then at a controlled temperature, fermentation begins. Always at a temperature below 22°C. Both fermentations (alcoholic and malolactic) take place in stainless steel tanks.

Vintage : 2024

One year follows another and no two are alike. After a generous and fairly mild 2023 vintage, 2024 was long, temperamental and rainy for our vineyard team. Rain was an integral part of their daily routine from autumn 2023 and throughout the vegetative growth of the vines. It took a lot of effort to contain mildew and weeds in the plots. Flowering went slowly but smoothly in the 1st half of June.

Until mid-June, temperatures fluctuated between normal and cool, with frost in some areas in April. It was only when summer came around that we were able to enjoy seasonal, even warm, temperatures.

In terms of Burgundy as a whole, the Côte Chalonnaise came out on top in terms of both the quantity and quality of the grapes harvested. Even if all these climatic hazards had an impact on the yield, we harvested grapes with very well-balanced ripeness and airy bunches. After meticulous sorting and fine vinification work, we're delighted with the quality of our wines. The whites are well-balanced, fresh and flavoursome. The reds are straightforward, fruity and elegant.