2022 La Soufrandière Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts Biodynamic, Maconnais

It has a very detailed bouquet. It's minerally and lightly spiced with a touch of peppermint coming through with aeration. The palate is cohesive on the entry, perhaps with a touch more weight than the Les Longeays, fresh with a slightly honeyed finish, evidencing the warmth of the growing season. Give this a couple of years in bottle because it has huge potential.

93 points Neal Martin vinous.com

La Soufrandière Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts Biodynamic is a dazzling expression of southern Burgundy Chardonnay, produced by the Bret Brothers—Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume—who are renowned for their rigorous biodynamic practices and unwavering commitment to terroir transparency. Les Quarts is the crown jewel of the tiny Pouilly-Vinzelles appellation in the Mâconnais, a site with deep historical roots and exceptional soils that give this wine its remarkable complexity, energy, and longevity.

The Les Quarts vineyard is a southeast-facing slope on ancient Bajocian limestone with rich clay over rock—conditions that yield wines of both tension and breadth. Farmed biodynamically since 2001 and certified by Demeter, the vineyard is tended entirely by hand, with minimal interventions in both vineyard and cellar. The grapes are hand-harvested at full physiological ripeness and fermented with indigenous yeasts, then aged in a mix of barrels and large foudres for just the right touch of texture without obscuring the site’s mineral-driven signature.

In the glass, this wine opens with captivating aromas of lemon oil, white peach, fresh herbs, crushed seashells, and flint. The palate is vibrant and structured, with layers of citrus, ripe pear, almond meal, and a long, chalky finish. There's weight and richness, but always balanced by linear acidity and saline cut—showing how the Mâconnais can rival more prestigious appellations when handled with this level of care and intent.

La Soufrandière Pouilly-Vinzelles Les Quarts is an outstanding choice for those seeking white Burgundy with character, sustainability, and ageing potential—ideal with roast chicken, scallops, or Comté.