At a glance

Producer

La Soufrandière

Region

Mâcon-Vinzelles, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$30-$40

Tasting profile

Crisp apple, white nectarine, lemon zest, chalky minerality, subtle toast, and honeysuckle aromatics. Palate shows lively citrus, orchard fruit and a saline-inflected finish.

Evolution: Will gain nuttier and more honeyed notes, subtle brioche, and deeper minerality with cellaring; fruit will soften and tertiary complexity will emerge by 2026-2028.

At peak: Anticipate optimal harmony of fruit and mineral/floral complexity between 2025 and 2028.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, elevated acidity typical of Burgundian Chardonnay

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

12.5%-13% ABV

Aging potential

7-10 years from vintage in top cellar conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2041

Optimal window

2023 to 2044

Current status

Youthful but approachable; drinking well now with further positive evolution expected.

Current condition

Fresh, energetic, and vibrant with primary fruit and mineral notes; beginning to develop complexity but primary characteristics remain dominant.

2022 produced energetic, well-fruited but structured Mâconnais whites. As a single-site wine from old vines, it has more depth and mid-term aging potential than most Mâcon-Chardonnay. Peak drinking is typically within 4-8 years after vintage for this level, with a possible stretch to 10 years in exceptional cellars. Beyond this, freshness will likely diminish, although fine bottles could offer complex mature flavors a bit longer.

Food pairing

Seafood (grilled prawns, seared scallops), roasted chicken, goat cheese salad, vegetable terrine, sushi, or creamy pasta with mushrooms.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Biodynamic viticulture with strict avoidance of synthetic chemicals, use of compost/farm-sourced preparations. Hand-harvested, wild yeast fermentations. Native biodiversity encouraged in and around vineyards. Lightweight glass bottles, natural cork, eco-labels. Commitment to low intervention and ecological balance.

La Soufrandière is a recognized leader in sustainable winegrowing in the Mâconnais, certified both organic and biodynamic (rare for the region). The estate is highly transparent about vineyard health, biodiversity, energy use, and low-impact packaging. Family-run, estate-bottled wines reduce transport and energy inputs. Overall, this is an exemplary sustainable Burgundy producer with a very high score, especially for a region where conventional farming is still common.