Joseph Drouhin - Saint-Véran - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 White Saint-Véran offers a perfect blend of freshness and charm. The aging process enhances the wine without overshadowing its natural qualities, creating a lively and energetic profile with a rich texture that closely resembles a Pouilly-Fuissé. The balance between tension and roundness is expertly achieved, featuring perfectly ripe fruit and a radiant floral note. This Chardonnay showcases a refined tension, with just the right maturity to add depth and vitality, without any excess. It’s an elegant wine, ideal for starting a meal, pairing wonderfully with dry cheeses or seafood.

Vinification:

Grapes purchased from regular, well-regarded winegrowers.
Slow pressing, aged 6 to 8 months in vats.

Color:

Beautifully intense, brilliant gold.

Nose:

Very typical Chardonnay aromas, with hints of almond, butter and minerality.

Palate:

Dynamic and taut with a touch of fruit, this wine offers us a beautifully mature juice, with a lovely floral tone.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, dry cheeses, seafood platter.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029.

The use of organic and biodynamic farming, the careful selection of staves for barrel making, and the meticulous vinification processes have rightfully placed Joseph Drouhin among Burgundy's finest labels.

Don't miss this trio of excellence at an accessible price, a perfect reflection of the Maison's craftsmanship.