Domaine Cordier Père et Fils : Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2020

Tasting Notes for Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2020 from Domaine Cordier Père et Fils

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a pale golden yellow hue, bright and clear.

Nose

The nose reveals aromas of fresh citrus and white-fleshed fruit, enhanced by a subtle brioche note that adds complexity to the whole.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is full and generous, supported by a lovely mineral freshness that gives structure and brings elegance. The finish is persistent and well-balanced.

Food and wine pairings

This Saint-Véran pairs perfectly with poultry in cream sauce, fish in sauce, and aged goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2020 can be enjoyed now and will continue to develop until around 2028.

A mineral and well-balanced Saint-Véran from the Mâconnais in Burgundy

The estate

Founded in 1945, Domaine Cordier Père et Fils now spans more than 31.5 hectares across 120 plots in nine villages throughout the Mâconnais. Led by Christophe Cordier, the estate is renowned for its commitment to organic and biodynamic viticulture, certified since 2024. The estate’s philosophy is based on controlled yields, hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness, and careful aging on fine lees, which lends the wines richness and texture.

The vineyard

The Climat "Les Crais" is located in the commune of Davayé, within the Saint-Véran appellation. This terroir is characterized by very limestone-rich, stony soils, the term "crais" referring to chalk. This particular geological composition gives the wines a pronounced minerality and a distinctive tension that defines the identity of this plot.

The vintage

The 2020 vintage in Burgundy benefited from exceptional weather conditions. Following a mild, wet winter, the growing season started early under sunny skies. From June through the end of the season, hot and dry conditions prevailed, making 2020 the driest year since 1945. The early harvest, carried out in August, helped preserve naturally high acidity while achieving optimal ripeness. The vintage thus offers sun-kissed yet perfectly balanced white wines.

Winemaking and aging

Saint-Véran Village "Les Crais" 2020 is vinified with indigenous yeasts, using a plot-by-plot approach that respects the terroir. Aging takes place on fine lees for about 18 months in oak barrels, giving the wine its creamy texture and aromatic complexity. Bottling is carried out by gravity, without fining and with minimal filtration, in order to preserve the wine’s integrity.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay