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SAINT-VERAN 2022

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2022 2023

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 : 2022

The weather conditions were uncertain all the year long, but mild in the end throughout the season!

The harvest, running from 25 August to 16 September. The grapes were beautifully healthy, with varying degrees of ripeness depending on the exposure.

Balanced, honest white wines. Maturing ought to bring just the right degree of roundness to red wines with varying qualities, depending on the maturity of each plot. We have both sophisticated, fruity red wines with a good Burgundy tension as well as rich, warmer ones.

A pleasant vintage in terms of quality with excellent yields for both whites and reds.

The vinification choices have been crucial as to whether to favour acidity or the alcoholic degree.