Bret Brothers
La Soufrandière Pouilly Vinzelles Les Quarts 2023
| Denomination | AOC Pouilly-Vinzelles |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Vinified and aged 100% in 228-litre oak barrels for 11 months, then 6 months in tank for natural decantation. |
- Origin and variety: Pouilly-Vinzelles 2023, Burgundy; 100% Chardonnay, 13.5% vol
- Les Quarts Terroir: elevated and stony plot on clay-limestone soil, with red iron and silica
- Historic vines: aged between 48 and 80 years, great depth and ageing potential up to 10 years
- Vinification and maturation: hand-harvested, whole bunch; 11 months in wood and 6 months in tank
- Profile and pairings: notes of fruit and flowers, citrus and mineral hints; ideal freshness with delicate dishes
Description
What kind of wine is it
Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat “Les Quarts” is a biodynamic white wine produced in Burgundy, in the renowned Mâconnais area. A pure expression of Chardonnay, it displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The aromatic profile offers fruity and floral notes, intertwined with lively citrus hints. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced and structured, with remarkable complexity that leads to a persistent, mineral finish. It is a harmonious wine, capable of evolving beautifully over time.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from old vines located in the highest and stoniest part of the Les Quarts climat. The rows benefit from excellent east and south-east exposure, with roots delving into a distinctive clay-limestone soil enriched with a high concentration of red iron oxide and siliceous crystals. This complex geological matrix imparts a deep mineral character to the grapes, clearly defining the identity and longevity typical of Pouilly-Vinzelles.
How is it produced
The winemaking expertise of Bret Brothers is reflected in the meticulous manual harvest, followed by gentle whole-bunch pressing. Vinification and subsequent ageing take place exclusively in oak barrels for eleven months, a process that enhances the wine’s structure while preserving the clarity of the fruit. Afterwards, the wine rests for a further six months in tank to encourage natural settling. This careful process ensures perfect balance on the palate, making it ideal for accompanying delicate dishes with great elegance.
History and Curiosities
The Bret Brothers celebrate the Mâconnais with this Chardonnay, the result of the highest and stoniest plot of Les Quarts. The grapes, sourced from old vines rooted in soils rich in iron oxide and siliceous crystals, impart a vibrant mineral richness to the wine. The meticulous manual harvest, combined with whole bunch pressing and ageing in oak barrels for eleven months, defines its elegant structure. A majestic Burgundy with great ageing potential spanning decades, destined for extraordinary and balanced evolution over time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2001
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 8
We are currently producing around 50,000 bottles in 14 different cuvées, from a total of around 8 ha. Since the 2013 vintage, we have also been expanding our range with the fine wines from the Beaujolais region (Brouilly, Lantignié, Chénas and Juliénas), magical terroirs too long overlooked. Read more
| Name | Bret Brothers La Soufrandiere Pouilly Vinzelles Les Quarts 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Pouilly-Vinzelles AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Bret Brothers |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Bret Brothers celebrate the Mâconnais with this Chardonnay, the result of the highest and stoniest plot of Les Quarts. The grapes, sourced from old vines rooted in soils rich in iron oxide and siliceous crystals, impart a vibrant mineral richness to the wine. The meticulous manual harvest, combined with whole bunch pressing and ageing in oak barrels for eleven months, defines its elegant structure. A majestic Burgundy with great ageing potential spanning decades, destined for extraordinary and balanced evolution over time. |
| Origin | Les Quarts, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Mâconnais, Borgogna, Francia |
| Climate | Les Quarts |
| Soil composition | Clay and limestone with very high red iron oxide (Bajocian); stony, siliceous crystals; active clay and limestone |
| Production technique | Hand-harvested grapes; whole bunch pressing; 100% vinified and aged in 228-litre oak barrels for 11 months, then 6 months in a vat for natural settling |
| Wine making | Hand-harvested grapes; whole cluster pressing. Vinified and aged 100% in 228-litre oak barrels for 11 months, then 6 months in tank for natural settling. |
| Aging | Vinified and aged 100% in 228-litre oak barrels for 11 months, then 6 months in tank for natural decantation. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |