Domaine G. Saumaize - Saint-Véran Les Pommards 2018
Burgundy
White
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2*Étoiles
Hachette
"Superb Chardonnay
"A small, hand-harvested parcel of 47 ares, vinified and aged in oak barrels for 11 months, is the source of this brilliant wine, with its intense bouquet of apricot, pine sap and old boy jam. The palate is rich, ample and generous, centered on ripe yellow fruit" (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022).
Features
Estate
Domaine G. Saumaize
Cuvée
Les Pommards
Vintage
2018
Designation
Saint-Véran
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Soils of white limestone covered with a stony clay layer, lieu-dit Les Pommards, vines aged 40 to 50 years.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, and after must settling, cold fermentation.
Breeding
In barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Clear, bright gold with intense green highlights
Nose
Expressive, almost saline, opening with white flowers, acacia, typical of the appellation, followed by fresh wood and peppery vanilla.
Mouth
On the chalky side, fine, delicate, full-bodied, good acidity on the finish, a return to candied lemon, freshness that makes you want to drink more.
Serve
At 9-11°C or 11-13°C for a more mature wine
Drink before
2025
Guard
0 to 6 years
Food and wine pairing
Sublimate the iodine and fine flesh of fish, seafood or mushroom risottos, whose soft texture will be well framed by the lemony frankness of the wine, fish quenelles. The Saint-Véran appellation enjoys the company of goat's cheeses, such as Bleu de Bresse, Comté, Beaufort and Gruyère.
Domaine G. Saumaize
Saint-Véran
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
A small, hand-harvested parcel of 47 ares, vinified and aged in oak barrels for 11 months, this wine shines brightly, with an intense bouquet of apricot, pine sap and old boy jam. The palate is rich, full and generous, with a focus on ripe yellow fruit.
About the domain :
Touched by the viticulture bug from an early age, accompanying his parents in the vineyards, Guy Saumaize naturally turned to the winegrowing profession; he also created a nursery that is recognized and frequented by many of the region's growers. Annie, his wife, took over when he passed away in 2013. Since 2018, their son Guillaume has been at the helm of this 15-hectare estate, whose name he has changed from Dom. des Maillettes to Dom. G. Saumaize.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ROLAND A. Published on 17/11/2022
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Note and review by M. JACQUES K. Published on 20/03/2022
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Note and review by M. GILLES C. Published on 24/12/2021
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