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
Located in the communes of Fuissé and Vergisson. Total vineyard area: 7 hectares. East-facing exposure.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil.
In the vineyard
Guyot pruning is used, with traditional Mâconnais-style arched cane training and strict debudding.
Harvest
Grapes are hand-picked at optimal ripeness.
Winemaking
Gentle pressing of whole clusters. The juice is transferred by gravity into barrels, followed by natural fermentation.
Ageing
Aged for 12 months in barrels, then 6 months in large oak vats (foudres) on full lees.
Varietal
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Age of vines : 60 years old
Serving
Serving Temperature: 10 to 12°C
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Pale golden robe. Fresh aromas of white-fleshed fruits. The palate is broad and generous, with ripe fruit and vibrant freshness. This cuvée is perfectly balanced, wrapped in superb minerality, showing refinement and impressive persistence.
Food pairings
Pairs beautifully with salmon terrine, poultry in cream and mushrooms, or rabbit with mustard sauce.