Bret Brothers La Soufrandiere Saint-Veran Cuvee La Combe DesRoches 2023

$44.99 on 6+ bottles (code: 6saves5) We acquired this beautiful parcel of about 1.5 hectares in 2016. Located at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson, on the north-facing hillside of a stunning valley, its soils of marl and clay are ideal for Chardonnay. The grapes achieve lovely ripeness despite this cooler terroir. - winery Size: 1.5 ha (1.2 ac) Age: Average of 35 years (as of 2018) Terroir: At the base of the Roche de Vergisson, northern exposition, 250m altitude, cooler site, light-colored clay-limestone soil. Viticulture: Organic (Ecocert), biodynamic (Demeter) Vinification: Pressed with whole clusters, ambient yeast fermentation. Aged 11 months, 80% in tank and 20% in used oak barrels.