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Domaine de la Soufrandière - Au Vignerais 2018

Name: Domaine de la Soufrandière - Au Vignerais 2018
Brand: Soufrandière Estate
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Pouilly-Fuissé|White wine|Organic

3.9/5 (7 customers)

15/20

RVF

91/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay

dense

smooth finish

risotto

“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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Estate

Domaine de la Soufrandière

Vintage

Au Vignerais

Vintage

2018

Designation

Pouilly-Fuissé

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Clay-limestone soil rich in iron oxides, on the southern slope of the Roche de Solutré, with vines averaging 35 years of age

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

In barrels and tanks

Livestock Farming

Aged in barrels and tanks for 17 months

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold-Green Dress

Nose

Citrus and Exotic Fruits

Palate

Spacious and generous

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with scallop risotto, frog leg pie, veal chop...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)

About the estate:

The Bret brothers, who are never short on ideas or ingenuity, have become a benchmark in the Mâconnais region thanks to their keen 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-trading arm, sourcing grapes to produce 15 micro-cuvées (ten of which are certified organic). The wines are consistently remarkable in their vitality, great purity, and unparalleled drinkability. One of the region’s standout estates—a name you can trust.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (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 barrels, and the wines often complete their aging on lees in stainless-steel tanks to preserve their structure.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 high-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 bespoke wine merchant business was established in 2001—Bret Brothers—which is, of course, featured in our guide.

Burghound

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Ms. PASCAL P. Published on March 26, 2023

Here, we find perfection in the magic of a Pouilly-Fuissé. It has it all: the aroma, the richness, the fruitiness, the oak, and a long finish that leaves you feeling delighted.