Saint-Véran 2014

Grape Variety : Chardonnay

Soil : Clay and limestone

Site : The Saint Véran vineyards are located in the very South of the Maconnais area on the communes of Saint Vérand, Chânes, Chasselas, Leynes, Prissé and Davayé.

The Vintage 2014 : After a long winter and a gloomy spring, the summer was warm and sunny but with intervals of violent hail storms. The harvest took place in the last days of September under a bright sunshine. The difficult weather conditions at the beginning of the year and the hail storms have considerably impacted the yields in most of the wine regions but quality is there. The white wines are tense with citrus fruit aromas and a well-shaped acidity.

Tasting : Pale gold colour. Refreshing aromas of citrus fruit mixed with fresh honey. Delicate minerality. Well-structured with a fine texture. Well-crafted minerality. Well-integrated acidity. Long and refreshing aftertaste with a salty finish.

Food pairing : Charcuteries, sea-food, fish, snails as well as some goat cheeses.