Description

Biodynamic. La Combe Desroches is one of the vineyards Soufrandière purchased in 2016. The 1.5-hectare parcel was already managed biodynamically, and six years under the Bret regime have added even more precision to this linear expression of Saint-Véran. La Combe Desroches is located at the foot of the Roche de Vergisson on the north-facing hillside of a stunning valley. The soils are eroded limestone and clay. Jean-Philippe Bret notes that the grapes “achieve lovely ripeness despite this cooler terroir”. The vines always perform well in warm, dry vintages thanks to good water storage. This cuvée is raised predominantly in tank (two-thirds of the blend) to lock in the tension.

“The 2022 Saint-Véran Cuvée La Combe Desroches comes from north-facing vines. It has a lovely, fresh, peppermint-tinged bouquet that has a skip in its step. It’s vivacious. The palate is very well-balanced with a fine bead of acidity. The 2022 is an elegant Saint-Véran with touches of lemon curd and white pepper towards the finish. What a delightful, sprightly Mâconnais.” 90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous