COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Bret Brothers
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Bret Brothers Mâcon-Igé Les Vernayes 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region of Burgundy. The Les Vernayes climat is characterized by its chalky limestone soils and an east-facing slope, contributing to the wine's unique profile. The Bret Brothers, who also manage Domaine de la Soufrandière, are known for their dedication to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to capture the purity of the terroir. The 2022 vintage, despite a heatwave, retained its freshness due to careful vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vine age ranges from 20-30 years old.
Fact 02
Vineyard faces east on a 20% gradient slope.
Fact 03
Minimal sulfur is added during winemaking.
Fact 04
Practices organic and biodynamic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Bret Brothers Mâcon-Igé Les Vernayes 2022 begins with whole-cluster pressing of hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes approximately 11 months of aging, with 80% matured in stainless steel tanks and 20% in 228-liter oak barrels. Minimal sulfur is added. These techniques are employed to highlight the purity of the terroir and the natural characteristics of the Chardonnay grape.
