Presentation
A key figure in the Mâconnais, Christophe Cordier has transformed the image of Chardonnay in southern Burgundy. At the helm of a family estate, he has forged a precise and elegant style that celebrates purity and minerality. Working exceptional terroirs in Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, and Viré-Clessé, Cordier practices sustainable viticulture with great care for the soil. Manual harvesting ensures optimal grape quality. In the cellar, vinification in oak barrels and prolonged lees aging yield wines of remarkable complexity and depth. His cuvées are marked by stone fruit, citrus, and mineral energy a true ambassador for great southern Chardonnays.
Location
Commune of Viré – East-facing exposure.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
Very short pruning, strict debudding, and manual leaf thinning.
Harvest
Grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Only indigenous yeasts are used, with ageing on original lees. Bottling is carried out gently and by gravity, without fining and with light filtration.
Ageing
Aged in 500-liter oak barrels.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Production volume : 10 000
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This white wine is elegant and refined, made from old Chardonnay vines. It stands out with its golden, brilliant robe. The nose offers complex aromas of white-fleshed fruits like pear and peach, enhanced by floral notes and a hint of honey. On the palate, it is broad and generous, with lovely freshness and pronounced minerality that perfectly balance the fruity flavors. The finish is long and persistent, leaving an impression of finesse and harmony.
Food pairings
We recommend frog legs or escargots traditional regional dishes that pair beautifully with the wine’s freshness and minerality. You can also serve it with creamy Bresse chicken or parsleyed ham, which will highlight its fruity and floral aromas.