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Domaine de la Soufrandière - La Combe des Roches 2017

Name: Domaine de la Soufrandière - La Combe des Roches 2017
Brand: Soufrandière Estate
Rating: 4 (26 reviews)

Saint-Véran|White wine|Organic

4/5 (26 customers)

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

16/20

RVF

92/100

Robert Parker

Chardonnay

succulent

“Vines on north-facing slopes, 70% of which is vinified in tanks. It evokes a sea breeze—fresh, salty, and vibrant—with crisp white fruit on the finish. It epitomizes the estate’s style.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) This wine, named “Desroches” as a nod to the former owners, expresses notes of citrus and exotic fruits with a delicate roundness imparted by the barrel aging of a portion of the vintage.

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Estate

Domaine de la Soufrandière

Vintage

La Combe des Roches

Vintage

2017

Designation

Saint-Véran

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

White marly clay soils

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming (vineyards taken over in 2016)

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional

Livestock Farming

70% in tanks and 30% in lots aged 10 years or older

Alcohol content

12.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Gold-Green Dress

Nose

Very aromatic, with notes of crisp white fruits

Palate

Fresh and taut

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2027

Food and Wine Pairings

It goes well with grilled fish, poultry in sauce, or white blood sausage with mashed potatoes...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

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

About the wine:

Vines on north-facing hillsides; 70% of the wine is fermented in tanks. It evokes a sea breeze—fresh, salty, and vibrant—with crisp white fruit on the finish. It embodies the winery’s signature style.

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 merchant operation, 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 producers—a name you can trust.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

From a north-facing vineyard, the 2017 Saint-Véran La Combe Des Roches opens up in the glass with aromas of citrus oil, crisp green apple, and white flowers. On the palate, it is dense, silky, and crisp, with lively acidity and a chalky, precise finish. This new vintage from La Soufrandière is a truly impressive offering.

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; 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 (2020 guide) 16/20 (Very 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:

Bright gold in color, with an intense floral aroma and notes of honeysuckle. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, with minimal oak. A fresh overall profile that evokes the bitterness of grapefruit on the 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

4/5

based on 26 reviews

Review by Mr. KARL T. Published on April 25, 2026