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Wine information
Les Quarts is undoubtedly one of the best terroirs in the Pouilly-Vinzelles appellation. The fantastically situated vineyard is oriented to the southeast and has 48 to 80-year-old Chardonnay vines on siliceous and above all ferruginous clay and limestone soil. These are long-lived, well-balanced wines that are produced there. Hand harvesting, whole bunch pressing and spontaneous fermentation are mandatory. Afterwards, the Chardonnay is aged for eleven months to 100 % in barriques, which are almost continuously used.
Colour
medium straw yellow
Nose
The 2017 Les Quarts is a great southern Burgundy. This is obvious from the first waft of scents from the glass. The wine seems absolutely balanced between citrus notes and bright stone and stone fruit, as well as stony minerality and herbal notes reminiscent of honeysuckle, verbena and laurel.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is juicy and full of finesse. Although one notices the southern origin also here, but the Les Quarts surprisingly fresh and clear, with a long acid arc and bright fruit. White stone fruit and citrus provide an intense aroma and a certain fullness, which is always coated and permeated by the ripe and precise acidity. Even in the finish it is present and combines with chalky notes and fine saltiness.
Food recommendations by Christoph Raffelt
- Steamed Poularde de Bresse with asparagus and morels
- Fried catfish with fennel, orange and hot peppers
- Pear poached in Chardonnay with hazelnut crumble
Profile
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| Winemaker | La Soufrandière |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
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| Content | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
| Alcohol content | 13,5% Vol. |
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| Acid | 6,0 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 11° |
| Manufacturer | Bret Brothers/La Soufrandière, 125 rue Aux Bourgeois, 71680 Vinzelles / France, Organic certificate: FR-BIO-01 |
