Bret Brothers - Mâcon-Chardonnay Climat "Les Crays" 2023
93/100
RVF
91/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
“The very essence of the terroir!”
"Minerality" is the word that best describes this Mâcon-Chardonnay "Les Crays." Dense and aromatic, with notes of flint, fresh almond, and citrus zest, it has a full-bodied and precise palate. This fine dining wine, with magnificent aging potential, will perfectly complement dishes such as sushi or poultry in a mushroom sauce. • Please note: quantities are very limited.
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Nose
Explosive on fruit
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a lively structure; magnificent potential
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with poultry in mushroom sauce, salmon sashimi, baked eggs, or stuffed vegetables...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Bret brothers have become a leading name in the Mâconnais region thanks to their commitment to biodynamics. Most vineyard work is done by hand, with the exception of plowing and treatments—which are carried out using a tractor or horse—thanks to the entire Bret Team. La Souffrandière is the family estate, currently spanning 11 hectares. Bret Brothers is the grape-purchasing arm of the business, producing micro-cuvées (including 8 certified organic). The wines always possess remarkable vitality and require a bit of time to open up and reveal their full potential.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93/100 (2022 vintage)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This wine merchant was founded in 2001 by the Bret brothers, who also own the Domaine de la Soufrandière. They offer a wide range of quality wines from the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions. The grapes are purchased directly from the vineyard, harvested, and vinified by the estate’s team using indigenous yeasts, and the vast majority are aged in 11-year-old Burgundy barrels: a wise choice that allows the terroir and vintage character to shine through. 60% of the wines in the 2018 vintage presented here are organic, a fact clearly indicated on the highly detailed labels. In total, nearly 17 micro-cuvées are released each year. The selection below includes only the most balanced wines; four wines did not impress during our tasting. This inconsistency observed in recent years leads us to remove the star.
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100 (2022 vintage)