Domaine de la Soufrandière - Au Vignerais 2018
15/20
RVF
91/100
Robert Parker
“The 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé Au Vignerais also performs well, unfolding in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, pear, and fresh peach. Dense, silky, and enveloping, it is elegant and precise, while remaining beautifully balanced. This south-facing vineyard was harvested on August 29. ” (Wine Advocate 2020) The precision and complexity of this wine may even make it surpass some 1er crus!
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Eye
Gold-green dress
Nose
Citrus and Exotic Fruits
Palate
Full-bodied and rich
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with scallop risotto, frog pie, veal chop...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
The Bret brothers, who are never short on ideas or ingenuity, have become a leading name in the Mâconnais region thanks to their deep mastery of biodynamics. Most vineyard work is done by hand, with the exception of plowing and treatments (which are done by tractor or horse), and their vineyards have become a testing ground for INRA researchers. La Soufrandière is the family’s 11-hectare estate, now Demeter-certified. Bret Brothers is the wine merchant arm of the business, sourcing grapes to produce 15 micro-cuvées (ten of which are certified organic). The wines are always remarkably vibrant, exceptionally pure, and exceptionally easy to drink. One of the region’s standout estates—a name you can trust.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2020 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker – The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé Au Vignerais also performs well, unfolding in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, pear, and fresh peach. Dense, silky, and enveloping, it is elegant and precise, while remaining beautifully balanced. This south-facing vineyard was harvested on August 29.
About the estate:
Domaine La Soufrandière is the family estate of the dynamic brothers Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume Bret (for reviews of their wine merchant venture, see Bret Brothers), where they produce beautifully silky, pure, flavorful, and expressive wines. Grown organically and harvested by hand, the grapes are pressed whole-cluster before fermentation in oak barrels; the wines often complete their aging on lees in stainless-steel tanks to preserve their vibrancy.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
Harvested on the southern slope of Solutré, Au Vignerais fills our glasses with notes of apricot. It is a ripe Chardonnay, balanced by a subtle, tangy finish.
About the estate:
Acquired by Jules Bret in 1947, the La Soufrandière estate marked the beginning of the Bret brothers’—Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume—career in Vinzelles, starting with the 2000 vintage. From that point on, the decision to adopt biodynamic farming was a natural choice. They received Demeter certification in 2006 and have continued to experiment both in the vineyard and in the cellar to bring out the best in their terroirs with meticulous care. Wines with little or no sulfur are marked with the word “Zen” on the label. Alongside the estate, a high-end wine merchant business was established in 2001—Bret Brothers—which is, of course, featured in our guide.
Burghound
Rated: Recommended