# La Soufrandière Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Climat « Aux Vignerais » (2022)

- **Producer:** Bret Brothers & La Soufrandière
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €70
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, peach, lemon, biscuit, butter, honey, almond

## About this wine

La Soufrandière Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Climat « Aux Vignerais » 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. The 'Aux Vignerais' climat, recently designated Premier Cru in 2020, is situated on the southern slopes of the Roche de Solutré, characterized by its distinctive red clay-limestone soils rich in iron oxides. The Bret Brothers, the producers, are committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture, aiming to express the unique essence of this specific terroir through minimal intervention winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard sits on the southern slope of the Roche de Solutré.
- Soils are rich in red clay and iron oxides.
- Recognized as a Premier Cru Climat in 2020.
- Produced using organic and biodynamic farming methods.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and minerality cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fattier proteins like pork and poultry. Its complexity and subtle fruit notes complement earthy flavors like mushrooms and the delicate sweetness of shellfish.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for La Soufrandière Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Climat « Aux Vignerais » begins with grapes cultivated using certified organic and biodynamic farming methods. The harvest is entirely by hand, with a focus on meticulous fruit selection. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts, allowing for a natural expression of the terroir. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging period of 11 to 17 months in used oak barrels, with no new oak employed. This approach prioritizes minimal intervention to showcase the wine's origin.