Saint-Véran Climate „La Bonnode“ Ovoide Zen AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Saint-Véran Climate „La Bonnode“ Ovoide Zen AOC 2023 1500ml Magnum from La Soufrandière

Colour & Appearance

Vibrant straw yellow, luminous and crystal-clear in the glass – a visual that promises vitality and freshness.

Nose

Fascinatingly multi-layered: Initially dominated by citrus aromas – green mandarins, lemon zest and orange blossom. With air contact, the wine’s mineral soul unfolds: wet chalk, oyster shells and a pronounced saline note. In the background, a subtle herbal tea nuance with delicate chamomile accents emerges – an aromatic complexity that reflects the biodynamic approach and spontaneous fermentation.

Palate

Electrifying and dynamic. The wine shoots across the tongue with invigorating precision, driven by a radiantly bright acidity that sparkles like morning light. The texture is sinewy and defined, with polished, powdery phenolics that stimulate the palate. Citrussy and taut, medium-bodied – this is a sprint, not a marathon. Pure drinking pleasure with substance.

Finish

Crisp and precise, with lingering minerality and a saline echo that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Climat „La Bononde“ at the foot of the imposing Roche de Vergisson provides ideal conditions: The 2-hectare, east-facing parcel with its limestone and clay soils gives this Chardonnay its characteristic minerality and tension. The approximately 35-year-old vines are strictly biodynamically cultivated.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay, spontaneously fermented in a 19-hl concrete egg – a method that preserves freshness and enables micro-oxidative maturation. The ageing took place without added sulphur; minimal sulphur was only added at the unfiltered bottling. One year in the egg plus brief stainless steel maturation result in a wine of impressive purity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The saline minerality positively cries out for oysters, scallops or sashimi. Perfect also with goat’s cheese, pan-fried Dover sole or a classic chicken fricassée with lemon. The magnum size makes it ideal for festive occasions.

Special Features

Vinification in the concrete egg („Ovoide“) is the hallmark of this cuvée – it combines the purity of stainless steel with the subtle oxidation of wood, without imparting woody aromas. A purist, uncompromising Burgundy for lovers of authentic natural wines.