Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat „Les Quarts“ Zen AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Pouilly-Vinzelles Climat „Les Quarts“ Zen AOC 2021 1500ml Magnum by La Soufrandière

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with luminous reflections – a Chardonnay that announces its freshness and vibrancy right from the glass.

Nose

Fascinatingly multi-layered: the nose combines citrus fruits and yellow-fleshed stone fruits with cool minerality. Chamomile and almond blossom lend floral elegance, whilst a hint of pencil shavings and stone spice reveal the terroir’s iron-rich clay and Jurassic limestone soil. A balance between Burgundian richness and nervous precision.

Palate

Here the class of the terroir reveals itself: citrus aromas, yellow and green plums are threaded through with impressive stone and herbal spice. The lively acidity typical of 2021 provides drive and a piquant sharpness reminiscent of lemon zest. Unfiltered and authentic – the biodynamic work in the vineyard is palpable.

Finish

Long and saline-quaffable with pleasant bitterness. The mineral component dominates the finale and leaves an impression of pure drinking pleasure. This wine guarantees drinkability.

Terroir & Origin

Les Quarts ranks among the top vineyard sites of Pouilly-Vinzelles. The east-facing vineyards with 48 to 80-year-old vines on gravelly and iron-rich clay-Jurassic limestone soil have been farmed biodynamically since 2006 – 1.5 hectares even worked with horses.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested from 18th–23rd September, whole-bunch pressing and spontaneous fermentation. 17 months ageing in used barrels, then in neutral vats. Complete malolactic fermentation, minimal sulphiting (29 mg/l total sulphur) only before bottling. pH: 3.22. Purist winemaking that lets the terroir speak.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with lemon chicken with fennel, sea bass cheeks with cauliflower-cardamom cream or crispy chicken salad with Thai basil, coriander and sesame oil. The acidity and minerality also harmonise beautifully with goat’s cheese or seafood.

Special Features

Biodynamically certified, minimal-intervention winemaking, in the impressive magnum format (1500ml) – ideal for special occasions and extended cellaring. An authentic Burgundy from the Bret brothers of La Soufrandière, which prioritises terroir over technique.