Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020 from Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance reveals a beautiful pale yellow color adorned with green highlights.

Nose

The nose reveals beautiful aromatic complexity with notes of white fruits, notably pear and apple, accompanied by touches of fresh almonds and nougat. Mineral nuances complete this elegant bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this wine is full and ripe, offering beautiful minerality. It delivers a tangy flavor evoking green summer pear. The structure is balanced, supported by lively acidity that brings freshness and precision. The finish lingers with elegance.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020 pairs wonderfully with delicate fish and seafood. It also goes perfectly with poultry, particularly from Bresse, served with a creamy mushroom sauce. Goat cheeses are also a choice pairing. For those who enjoy culinary discoveries, this wine also pairs with an andouillette or spicy curry cuisine.

Service and cellaring

It is recommended to serve the Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020 at a temperature between 11 and 13°C to fully reveal its delicate aromas while preserving its characteristic freshness.

A mineral and elegant Saint-Véran from the Burgundian Mâconnais

The estate

Created in 1945 in Fuissé, in the heart of the Mâconnais, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils now spans approximately 30 hectares. Managed by Christophe Cordier since the transmission by his father Roger in 1971, this family estate cultivates an exceptional mosaic of over 120 plots spread across 9 villages. Committed to organic and biodynamic viticulture since 2018, the estate obtained AB and Demeter certifications in 2024. A perfectionist with high standards, Christophe Cordier aspires to create the greatest Mâconnais crus by working with pure respect for the fruit and a permanent quest for excellence.

The vineyard

The Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020 comes from a climat located in the commune of Davayé, extending from the Roche de Vergisson. This terroir takes its name from the color of the humus-rich soil, while the subsoil is limestone with a distinctive presence of iron oxide. The vineyard benefits from a full south exposure on a gentle, well-ventilated slope, allowing for ample sunshine. The vines are managed according to biodynamic principles, with very short pruning, severe disbudding, and manual leaf thinning. Harvesting is done manually, plot by plot, with intentionally limited yields.

Winemaking and aging

The vinification of the Saint-Véran Village "Terres Noires" 2020 is carried out exclusively with indigenous yeasts to preserve the terroir's identity. Aging takes place on the original lees in the estate's air-conditioned gravity-fed cellars, allowing for high-precision work. French high forest oak with house toasting, large casks (foudres), and vats are used to achieve the desired balance and tension. Bottling is done gently by gravity, without fining and with very light filtration.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay