Bret Brothers
Saint Veran Les Combes Desroches 2023
| Denomination | AOC Saint Véran |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In oak barrels (each of 228 litres) for 11 months. |
- Name and vintage: Saint-Véran AOC 2023, Burgundy; 100% Chardonnay, 13.5% vol
- Vinification: hand-picked, whole bunch pressing, aged for 11 months in oak
- Floral aroma: distinct and refined floral notes that lend elegance and brightness to the nose
- Complex palate: full, persistent and harmonious on the palate, with structure and expressive richness of the region
- Terroir and estate: clay-limestone soils with iron oxide; refined evolution for up to 7 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
This still white wine by La Soufrandière embodies the essence of the Saint-Véran appellation. Made from Chardonnay, it stands out for its bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose, it reveals clear floral aromas that lead into an enveloping palate. The sip is full-bodied, long and complex, highlighting the qualities of an organic wine with excellent structure, destined for an elegant evolution over time.
Where it comes from
The Les Combes Desroches cuvée originates at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson, in Burgundy. The vineyards grow on a slope with northern exposure at an altitude of 250 metres, benefiting from a cool microclimate ideal for the perfect ripening of the grapes. The soils, composed of marl and clay, combined with limestone and red iron oxide, give the wine breadth, vigour and a deep connection to its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with meticulous manual harvesting, aimed at preserving the quality of the fruit. The must is obtained by pressing whole grapes before the vinification stage. Maturation takes place in oak barrels for 11 months, a process that completes the structure of the sip. This ageing imparts volume and enhances the aromatic complexity, always respecting the natural balance of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
Cultivated in a cool clay-limestone terroir described as “of the future”, this pure organic Chardonnay from Bret Brothers expresses the true winemaking soul of Burgundy. This prestigious cuvée, whose name means “basin of rocks”, is born at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson: the meticulous manual harvest and eleven months of oak ageing give it captivating floral aromas and a decidedly full-bodied, long and complex palate.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °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 Saint Veran Les Combes Desroches 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Saint Véran 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 Cultivated in a cool clay-limestone terroir described as "of the future", this pure organic Chardonnay from Bret Brothers expresses the true winemaking soul of Burgundy. This prestigious cuvée, whose name means "basin of rocks", is born at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson: the meticulous manual harvest and eleven months of oak ageing give it captivating floral aromas and a decidedly full-bodied, long and complex palate. |
| Origin | At the foot of the Roche de Vergisson, in a valley in Saint-Véran, Burgundy (France) |
| Climate | Cool climate |
| Soil composition | Clay and limestone with a lot of red iron oxide |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting of the grapes, pressing of whole berries and ageing in oak barrels for 11 months |
| Wine making | Whole berry pressing, 100% vinified. Manual harvesting of the grapes and ageing in oak barrels (228 litres) for 11 months. |
| Aging | In oak barrels (each of 228 litres) for 11 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |