COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Jaffelin
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Jaffelin Saint-Veran 2020 is a white wine from the Saint-Véran appellation in Burgundy's Mâconnais sub-region, made from 100% Chardonnay. The producer, Maison Jaffelin, is a historic Burgundy négociant founded in 1816, known for its artisanal approach and operation from ancient cellars. Winemaker Marinette Garnier focuses on expressing the unique characteristics of the local terroir. The Saint-Véran appellation, established in 1971, is situated on Jurassic limestone soils, ideal for Chardonnay cultivation. The 2020 vintage in the Mâconnais yielded a good crop with ripe grapes, contributing to wines with fruit and honey notes and a notable freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Maison Jaffelin operates from historic 12th-century cellars in Beaune.
Fact 02
Saint-Véran AOC was established relatively recently in 1971.
Fact 03
The region's soils are primarily Jurassic limestone.
Fact 04
Only white wines are permitted from the Saint-Véran appellation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Jaffelin Saint-Veran 2020 is produced using a combination of winemaking techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, with a portion also taking place in oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in older oak barrels for a period of just under a year. Prior to bottling, the wine undergoes filtering. The producer, Maison Jaffelin, utilizes artisanal methods and traditional equipment in its winemaking process, aiming to highlight the distinctiveness of the Burgundy terroir.
