SAINT-VERAN LA GRANDE BRUYÈRE

SAINT-VERAN
LA GRANDE BRUYÈRE 2023

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2021 2022 2023

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.

Tasting notes

Colour: Greeny-gold.

Bouquet: While young it has aromas of white fruits (peaches, pears), white and yellow flowers (acacia and honeysuckle, scotch broom). As it ages it becomes reminiscent of hazelnuts, grilled almonds, honey and gun-flint.

Palate: A dry wine which is also round, soft and fruity.

Wine and food pairing

Ideal as an aperitif, with hors-d'oeuvres, delicate cooked meats, oysters, shellfish and fish.

Serving temperature

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

Ageing potential

Already very pleasant, this Burgundy white will keep for 5 to 8 years in the cellar.

Origin

This is the golden belt of the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards, at the southern end of the Mâconnais. It is similar to Pouilly-Fuissé in its relief, production techniques and organoleptic qualities.

The vineyards are planted on the middle Jurassic entrock limestone beds on the slopes of the Solutré range. It currently covers 420 hectares, with an average production of 25,000 hl. Steep slopes with east and south-east exposure at an average altitude of 200m to 350m.

"La Grande Bruyère" is located in the northern part of the appellation, in the commune of Davayé. The soil is marly limestone with siliceous stones, producing rich, powerful wines.<

Vinification and maturing

The grapes are gently pressed to extract the highest quality juice possible. The resulting must is placed in a temperature-controlled vat for settling (12 to 24 hours). This settling operation is crucial in our quest for aromatic purity. The must is then racked and placed in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (16-18°C) for alcoholic fermentation. Ageing in stainless steel vats on lees (80%) and in oak barrels (20%) for 8 to 10 months.

Vintage : 2023

The ideal weather conditions in Burgundy in 2023, characterised by a favourable spring, a hot summer with cool nights, moderate rainfall and an early autumn harvest, played a key role in the high yields and exceptional quality of the grapes at harvest time.

The white wines are distinguished by their elegance, complexity and liveliness. Subtle aromas of white fruit, citrus and floral notes add to their remarkable freshness.

The red wines are powerful and well-balanced, with aromas of red and black fruit, as well as spicy and mineral nuances. The silky tannins add an elegant structure, promising harmonious ageing.

In short, these are expressive, fruity wines with very fine aromatic profiles.

SAINT-VERAN LA GRANDE BRUYÈRE 2023