Domaine de la Soufrandière - Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Longeays 2023
94/100
Decanter
"One of the finest terroirs in Vinzelles, combining depth and vibrancy"
“This wonderful wine from Domaine de la Soufrandière offers lush aromas of ripe apricot, quince, and mirabelle plum. The texture is full-bodied and rich, yet there is enough tension and structure to maintain balance, leading the wine to a finish of impressive length. The wine comes from 0.5 hectares of biodynamically cultivated vines planted at an altitude of 250 meters, in the steep, clay-rich soils of this vineyard, just south of Les Quarts. The wine is vinified and aged in barrels for 11 months, followed by an additional five months in tanks before bottling. Following a recent decision by the INAO, the next vintage will be classified as Premier Cru.” (Decanter 2024)
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Eye
A shiny, golden dress
Nose
Ripe, with notes of white fruits
Palate
Pure with a full-bodied texture and a tangy finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with blue cheese, Japanese-style fried shrimp, walnut and goat cheese quiche, minted pea soup, lemon-sautéed chicken...
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 exceptional mastery of biodynamics. Most vineyard work is done by hand, with the exception of plowing and treatments (which are performed using a 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 for their vitality, great purity, and unparalleled drinkability. One of the region’s standout estates—a name you can trust.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
This wonderful wine from Domaine de la Soufrandière offers lush aromas of ripe apricot, quince, and mirabelle plum. The texture is full-bodied and rich, yet there is enough tension and structure to maintain balance, leading the wine to a finish of impressive length. The wine comes from 0.5 hectares of biodynamically farmed vines planted at an elevation of 250 meters, on the steep, clay-rich slopes of this vineyard, just south of Les Quarts. The wine is vinified and aged in barrels for 11 months, followed by an additional five months in tanks before bottling. Following a recent decision by the INAO, the next vintage will be classified as Premier Cru.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a good standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
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"
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