Jacques Saumaize St Veran Chataignier 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jacques Saumaize
Label Name:
 
St Veran Chataignier
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Véran, Mâconnais (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
(See merchant listings and Wine Society notes for related Saumaize Saint-Véran cuvées)

Tasting Note
Fresh, refined Chardonnay: citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white peach and orchard fruit, delicate white flowers, saline minerality, creamy mid-palate with subtle toast/butter from oak, lively acidity and a long, intense finish.

Food Pairing
Western: sole with beurre blanc, grilled/poached fish, roasted chicken, creamy risotto, chèvre and soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, mild Thai coconut fish curry, Chinese-style steamed sea bass.

Production Method
Hand-worked, low yields; fermented in stainless steel and in oak for some cuvées, with partial oak ageing (c.20% new) and élevage on fine lees (c.10 months) for texture.

Vineyard Info
Small family domaine based in Vergisson with roughly 12 ha; produces Saint-Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé and Mâcon sites; emphasis on low yields, terroir expression and organic/eco practices (conversion from 2020).