Description
Domaine de la Soufrandière , located in Vinzelles , Burgundy , is run by Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume Bret , two passionate winemakers who have made respect for life and precision their signature. Since their arrival in 2000, they have been cultivating their 12 hectares of vines biodynamically , Demeter certified, with the ambition of revealing the unique identity of the Mâconnais terroirs. The estate covers the Pouilly-Vinzelles, Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon-Vinzelles appellations, with limestone and clay-limestone soils that give the wines a beautiful mineral tension. Here, the Chardonnay expresses itself with purity and elegance, giving rise to vibrant vintages, combining finesse and depth. The vinifications are made with indigenous yeasts, without superfluous inputs, and the aging in barrels or vats is perfectly controlled to preserve the freshness and energy of the fruit. At the same time, the Bret brothers created their Bret Brothers business, which applies the same requirement to the grapes selected from partner winegrowers.
Tasting Note
“The 2022 Saint-Véran Climat La Bonnode, which is, in fact, the source for the Aligoté, has plenty of yellow fruit on the nose. It’s well-defined with melted candle wax and pressed white flowers. The palate is nicely balanced and citrus-driven on the entry: orange zest mixed with pear and lychee. It flows nicely towards its composed finish. This marks a step up from the previous vintage.”
90 points, Neal Martin, June 2024, Vinous.com
