Presentation
Carrying forward the heritage of multiple estates in southern Burgundy, the Cordier Family exemplifies Burgundian excellence. With a blend of tradition and innovation, they produce Chardonnay wines that are pure, elegant, and terroir-driven. Focusing on prestigious appellations like Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, and Mâcon, they practice sustainable farming with meticulous manual harvesting. The wines are vinified with care, often aged in oak barrels to bring texture and complexity. These are bright, balanced whites with citrus and white fruit aromas, vibrant minerality, and a refined mouthfeel a signature style that has become a benchmark in the region.
Location
Village of Fuissé. Surface area: 1.55 hectares. East-facing exposure.
Terroir
Clay soils with loess.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning is used, with the traditional Mâconnais arched cane training and strict debudding.
Harvest
Hand-harvested.
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing with a gentle press, and gravity-fed transfer to barrels.
Ageing
Aged in 350L oak barrels followed by 6 months in large oak vats (foudres), all on original lees.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 10 000
Age of vines : 30 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Intense notes of peach and apricot, with buttery and floral hints, enhanced by citrus tones and a wet stone minerality.
Food pairings
A perfect match with fish in beurre blanc sauce.