Jacques Saumaize St Veran les Cras 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jacques Saumaize
Label Name:
 
St Veran les Cras
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy, Mâconnais, Saint-Véran
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino crowd score ~4. 1/5; some Saumaize Saint-Véran cuvées (near vintages) received ~90–92 points in trade guides

Tasting Note
Fresh, refined white Burgundy with green apple, pear, white flowers and stone-fruit notes, bright citrus lift and chalky minerality; lively acidity and a clean, slightly rounded finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or sautéed fish, shellfish, roast chicken, goat cheese tart (western); sushi/sashimi, steamed fish (Chinese), Thai fish cakes, Vietnamese spring rolls (Asian).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; gentle pressing, controlled-temperature fermentation (mainly stainless steel) with a small proportion matured in neutral/old oak for texture.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jacques & Nathalie Saumaize: small family domaine in the Mâconnais (≈8 ha total, ~4.5 ha in Saint-Véran). Low-yield, terroir-focused wines since the 1980s.