This fantastic white Burgundy is a standout from Domaine G. Saumaize. Soft on the nose with notes of nougat and peach, the oak adds a savoury, nutty touch to the lush Chardonnay fruit. With real finesse and elegance, this rich and serious wine pairs perfectly with poultry, fish, and hearty salads. A classy and versatile choice.

About the Producer

The 14.5 hectare Domaine G. Saumaize (formerly Domaine des Maillettes) is now run by Guillaume Saumaize, following the recent retirement of his mother, Annie. Tending to more than forty parcels of vines (some up to 80 years old) spread across four renowned Mâconnais communes (Vergisson, Davayé, Solutré and Prissé), he produces fine Pouilly-Fuissé and a range of other Mâcon AOP wines.

In 2018, supported by investment from Michel Gayot, a new barrel cellar was built giving Guillaume more flexibility to vinify individual parcels of grapes separately and thus express their terroir even more clearly. The Chardonnays are classically styled, with part or full vinification in oak for richness and complexity.

Vineyard and Winery

Currently working towards HVE 3 certification, the domaine uses sustainable farming methods and minimal chemical interventions. Guillaume pays particular attention to preserving his soils, helping to highlight the specific terroir of each plot. When treatment is required, organic products are used whenever possible.

Grapes are grown on the limestone and clay soils of Solutré and Vergisson. Fermented in barriques, this wine then spent 12 months in a mixture of new and older French oak.