Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat „Les Quarts“ Cuvée Millerandée Zen AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat „Les Quarts“ Cuvée Millerandée Zen AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum from La Soufrandière

Colour & Appearance

Powerful golden yellow with radiant brilliance and crystal-clear purity – a visual statement that already hints at the intensity of this extraordinary vintage.

Nose

Here reveals itself a Chardonnay of remarkable nobility, which effortlessly holds its own with the greats of the Côte d’Or. The nose captivates with an almost meditative calm and harmony. Citrus fruits and stone fruits meld with saline nuances and a whisper of verbena into a pristine, perfectly integrated aromatic structure. Nothing intrudes – pure elegance.

Palate

The attack continues seamlessly on the promises of the nose. With creamy texture and silky mouthfeel, the wine glides across the palate, precisely guided by powdery-fine tannins and a ripe, vibrant acidity. The balance is extraordinary: super-juicy, yet slender and without any heaviness. The rich extract lends substance and depth, whilst the lively freshness makes the wine dance.

Finish

Long, cool and slightly herbaceous in the finale – an aftertaste that tempts you to pour another glass immediately. The mineral freshness lingers for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

The approximately 2-hectare parcel „Les Quarts“ is home to some of the estate’s oldest vines (48–80 years) on living clay-limestone soil of the Bajocian with silicate crystals. The south-easterly hillside location at 230 metres elevation provides optimal conditions for Chardonnay of extraordinary precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay from biodynamic cultivation, hand-harvested and selectively picked. Whole-bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation, 17 months on lees partly in stainless steel, partly in used barriques. The ZEN philosophy forgoes sulphur entirely during fermentation and ageing – only minimal addition at unfiltered bottling.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Scallops, lobster with butter, turbot, calf’s sweetbread, risotto with white truffle, Comté or Beaufort – a wine that demands both finesse and power.

Special Features

The magnum bottle size guarantees optimal ageing conditions. An almost sulphur-free wine of impressive stability and purity – biodynamics and craftsmanship at the highest level.