2023 Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau La Roche Saint-Véran

Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau is a small estate run by two talented winemakers, Frantz Chagnoleau and his wife Caroline Gon (winemaker at Héritiers du Comte Lafon). Frantz has a degree in oenology, having gained his experience working for Olivier Merlin in the Mâconnais. Caroline has two degrees in agricultural engineering and oenology; she worked at Newton Vineyards in Napa Valley before returning to France to work with Dominique Lafon as head winemaker for Héritiers du Comte Lafon. Having Dominique as a friend and mentor has had a profound influence on the pair, evident in a line-up of pure, terroir-driven Mâconnais wines.

Since 2013, all vineyards have been certified organic. Like Lafon, this dynamic duo believes in minimal intervention, including using only indigenous yeast, as the best way to express the nuances of each unique terroir. Aging takes place in largely large, used French oak, with harvesting done entirely by hand, plot by plot, allowing each vine to achieve the right balance of sugar and acidity before being picked. This dynamic duo are one of the most talented teams in all of Burgundy, farming the old-fashioned way and making micro-quantities of single vineyard white Burgundy from some of the best Chardonnay terroirs in the world.

The Saint-Véran La Roche comes from a 0.42 hectare plot in Chasselas, planted with 70-year-old Chardonnay vines on marl soils. This mid-altitude exposure offers an ideal balance of sunlight and coolness, resulting in grapes with excellent acidity and aromatic complexity. l

Vinification and maturation of Saint-Véran La Roche

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. After a soft pressing, the juice undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in mainly used French oak barrels, of which approximately 10% are new. The wine is then aged for 12 months on the fine lees, followed by an additional 3 months of maturation in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness.

Tasting notes: colour, aroma and flavour

The Saint-Véran La Roche presents itself with a bright, golden color. On the nose, the wine offers a powerful expression of citrus fruits and white flowers, with subtle mineral and salty notes. On the palate, the wine is tight and fresh, with a delicate tension and a long, mineral finish that makes the mouth tingle.

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Wine and food combinations

1. 1. Grilled sea bass with lemon and fresh herbs
      The fresh acidity and mineral notes of the wine complement the delicate taste of the fish and the citrus aromas.

   2. Goat cheese, walnut and honey salad
      The creamy texture of the cheese and the sweetness of the honey are balanced by the lively freshness of the wine.

   3. Risotto with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese
      The creamy risotto and the earthy flavours of the asparagus complement the structure and fresh character of the wine.

   4. Scallops with a beurre blanc sauce
      The soft texture of the scallops and the rich sauce are refreshed by the wine's lively acidity and mineral finish.

   5. Lobster with a lemon butter sauce
      The sweetness of the lobster and the rich sauce find a perfect partner in the fresh and complex structure of the Saint-Véran La Roche.