Saint-Véran Climat „La Bonnode“ AOC 2022

Wine description for Saint-Véran Climat „La Bonnode“ AOC 2022 from La Soufrandière

Colour & Appearance

Clear, pale golden yellow with vibrant luminosity – a wine that promises freshness and precision from the moment you look at it in the glass.

Nose

The nose is a fascinating interplay between coolness and warmth. Juicy lemon – juice, pips and zest all at once – meets green pineapple, carambola and the silky sweetness of greengage. In the background, subtle notes of smoke, stone and hazelnut resonate, lending the wine an elegant depth.

Palate

On the palate, La Bonnode reveals remarkable tension. Despite the warm and partly dry 2022 vintage, this Chardonnay from southern Burgundy displays a vibrant, precise acidity structure that carries both power and elegance. Ripe citrus fruit and yellow stone fruit are clearly perceptible, yet everything is infused with a refreshing salinity and vitality that keeps the wine in constant motion.

Finish

Long, mineral and characterised by a fine creaminess that results from careful ageing. The finish closes with a salty, fresh note – sustained and invigorating.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard La Bonnode sits at 250 metres altitude at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson, facing east and spanning two hectares. The soils of calcareous marl and pale clay are ideal conditions for a precise, mineral Chardonnay. Ancient shrubs surround the vines, lending the place a particular tranquillity and distinctiveness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay, planted around 35 years ago. Harvesting took place early – from 29 August to 3 September 2022. Whole bunches were pressed gently and fermented spontaneously. Ageing lasted 17 months in large wooden vats and 228-litre vessels, complemented by malolactic fermentation. With a total sulphur content of merely 46 mg/l, this is a wine created with great care and minimal intervention.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with brandade of smoked haddock with lemon yoghurt, which beautifully mirrors the wine’s salinity and citrus notes. Equally convincing with butternut squash tartlets with goat’s cheese or a vegetable and mushroom gratin with seafood.

Special Features

La Bonnode appears at La Soufrandière in four different ageing variants – a unique experiment that illuminates the expressive power of this individual vineyard site from different perspectives. A wine for the curious and connoisseurs alike.