Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2022 from Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Appearance
Displaying a luminous golden hue, this wine is enhanced by delicate pale gold reflections.

Nose
The bouquet opens with a chalky, mineral character, before releasing aromas of stone fruits such as white peach and apricot, intertwined with notes of fresh citrus. Subtle hints of brioche and pastry complete this complex ensemble.

Palate
Balanced and structured, the attack revolves around an elegant minerality. The palate unfolds intense flavours of white fruits and citrus, enriched with nuances of almond and hazelnut, extending towards a finish of remarkable persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs beautifully with regional specialities such as jambon persillé, but also brilliantly accompanies grilled salmon, a turkey escalope with mushrooms, or vegetarian dishes based on asparagus, artichokes or goat's cheese.

Serving and cellaring

For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 10 and 12°C. It can be enjoyed now or cellared until around 2032.

The mineral expression and richness of a white wine from Saint-Véran

The estate

Founded in 1945 in the heart of the Mâconnais, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils is a benchmark estate in Burgundy. Since 1987, Christophe Cordier has passionately led this family property, which today spans more than 30 hectares. Spread across a mosaic of more than 120 plots, the vineyard stands out for its deep commitment to environmental respect, crowned by certifications in organic and biodynamic farming. The estate is renowned for its meticulous approach, favouring controlled yields to express the full purity of its terroirs.

The vineyard

The cuvée comes from the "Les Crais" climat, located within the Saint-Véran appellation. This specific terroir takes its name from the nature of its soils, composed of chalky limestone dating from the Middle Jurassic. The vineyard is cultivated according to biodynamic principles, with soil work carried out by horse to avoid compaction. The vines, pruned in short Guyot style, undergo green harvesting to concentrate the quality of the berries, which are then hand-picked at optimal ripeness.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage was marked by contrasting weather conditions. After a spring that brought episodes of late frost, the summer season stood out for prolonged intense heat, followed by welcome rainfall at the end of the summer.

Winemaking and ageing

The crafting of this 2022 vintage is based on a philosophy of minimal intervention. Fermentations are triggered exclusively by indigenous yeasts. The wine then benefits from an extended ageing of around 18 months on its original lees, in fine-grained French oak barrels, whose toasting is carried out to order by the estate. Bottling is performed by gravity, without fining and with extremely light filtration in order to preserve the integrity of the wine.

Grape variety

Chardonnay (100%).