Saint-Veran | Paquet family

Saint-Veran | Paquet family

Sale price€42,00
White
Burgundy (FR)
Saint Véran AOC
Chardonnay 100%
Enjoy it within 4 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

The vineyards are located between Solutré-Pouilly and Mâcon, on limestone-clay soils ideal for Chardonnay. The vines are pruned to produce small, concentrated clusters, allowing the mineral nuances of the terroir to shine through.
Each vine is tended by hand: the shoots are not trimmed but gently woven, allowing the plant to find its natural balance. Harvesting is done manually, with careful selection of perfectly ripe grapes from each micro-plot.

The winemaking process fully respects the integrity of the fruit: no pumping, only the use of gravity; gentle pressing and spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Vinification takes place partly in stainless steel (70%) and partly in oak barrels (30%) for 12 months, followed by 8 months of aging on fine lees. Malolactic fermentation is completed, giving the wine roundness and complexity while preserving its vibrant freshness.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful, bright straw yellow.

Olfactory examination

A rich and intriguing nose, with aromas of grapefruit, green apple, candied lemon, and beeswax.

Tasting

On the palate, it is well-balanced, with gentle minerality and freshness, and a long, harmonious finish — a remarkable expression of the Mâconnais terroir.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Saint-Veran | Paquet family ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Hectares of vineyards: 27

Famille Paquet

In 2015, three siblings — Mathieu, Camille, and Jean-Baptiste Paquet — took over their parents’ estate, which they transformed into a producer of the highest quality in the Mâconnais (with vineyards in Solutré-Pouilly and Mâcon). The first step was the adoption of organic farming, now in conversion to biodynamics. The entire production process was restructured with a focus on quality. Pruning practices were revised to yield smaller, fewer clusters, resulting in wines that fully express the nuances of the terroir.

Famille Paquet

Each vine is hand-tended and guided through its development without intervention: during the summer, shoots are not trimmed but gently woven, allowing the vines to regulate leaf numbers and berry size naturally. Optimal ripeness is determined for each micro-plot, and harvesting is done by hand. In the winery, there is no pumping; gravity is used, pressing is gentle, and only indigenous yeasts are employed.

Region and territory

A unique territory capable of producing extraordinary wines.

Burgundy

A unique territory capable of producing extraordinary wines.

Burgundy

A unique territory capable of producing extraordinary wines.

Burgundy

The pedoclimatic conditions of Burgundy, combined with the special savoir-faire of the vigneron, due to centuries of high-quality agronomic practices, result in a unique terroir. The care and specificity extend in this region to the definition of "climat," recognized by UNESCO. More selective than terroir, it refers to a single vineyard with specific characteristics of soil, climate, exposure, and cultivation methods.

The vineyards of Burgundy stretch for about 250 km from Chablis in the north to the Mâconnais, bordering the Rhône Valley, in the south.

The climate of Burgundy is predominantly continental, with slight maritime influences in the western area and Mediterranean influences in the southernmost part. Winters are cold, with fairly frequent frosts, sometimes even in spring; rainfall is minimal during the vine's budding period but intense between May and June, which can compromise flowering and thus the harvest.

The soil of Burgundy is formed from marine sedimentations mixed with limestone, marl, and clay, with limestone prevailing in the Côte d'Or, from Dijon to Chagny.

Mâconnais

In Burgundy, further south of the Côte Chalonnaise, in the Mâconnais region, mainly white wines are produced, predominantly from Chardonnay grapes. Pinot Noir and Gamay are cultivated to a lesser extent.

The best wines of Mâconnais come from the villages of Mâcon, Pouilly-Fuissé, and Saint-Véran. Mâconnais accounts for 1/4 of the region's production and is known for the excellent quality-to-price ratio of its bottles.

In Mâconnais, there is also a small village called Chardonnay, just like the grape variety, although it is not certain whether the grape was named after the village or vice versa, in honor of the white grape that became the most famous in the world.
In the heart of Mâconnais, land of elegant white wines, Chardonnay reigns supreme.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

The aromatic finesse and balanced smoothness of this Chardonnay call for complementary pairings with equally elegant and harmonious dishes: fish tartare, carpaccio, veloutés, and delicate seafood pastas.

Matching by contrast

The wine’s freshness and salinity balance moderately rich dishes such as gratinated shellfish, butter-based fish, or shellfish risottos, enhancing their delicacy while perfectly cleansing the palate.

It pairs well with

Scallops, oysters, and seafood; fresh pasta with light, aromatic sauces such as shrimp and lemon or seasonal vegetables; steamed or baked white fish; and soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert. It also makes an excellent refined aperitif, especially for special occasions.

Matching by concordance

The aromatic finesse and balanced smoothness of this Chardonnay call for complementary pairings with equally elegant and harmonious dishes: fish tartare, carpaccio, veloutés, and delicate seafood pastas.

Matching by contrast

The wine’s freshness and salinity balance moderately rich dishes such as gratinated shellfish, butter-based fish, or shellfish risottos, enhancing their delicacy while perfectly cleansing the palate.

It pairs well with

Scallops, oysters, and seafood; fresh pasta with light, aromatic sauces such as shrimp and lemon or seasonal vegetables; steamed or baked white fish; and soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert. It also makes an excellent refined aperitif, especially for special occasions.

Pasta with Clams

A medium-bodied dish, fresh and delicate, yet characterized by broad aromas, offering an extremely satisfying combination.

Gamberoni alla griglia

Un secondo piatto a base di pesce, raffinato, facile e veloce da preparare. Il sapore delicato e al tempo stesso i profumi intensi e decisi dei gamberi sono perfetti per pranzi estivi ma non solo. La ricetta si può arricchire con peperoncino, limone, aglio e trito di erbe in base ai gusti.

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