Vintage Character Cordier Saint Véran 'En Faux' 2023 is a Village wine from the Saint Veran appellation. Unsettled spring temperatures delayed budbreak enough to avoid the rare spring frosts. Summer thunderstorms relieved a persistent water deficit, and hot sunshine then concentrated sugar, flavour and colour. Heat above 35°C at the start of harvest led some growers to pick at night or before sunrise. The contrast between timely rain and late heat is central to this vintage's fruit and balance. For Chardonnay, the important question is how ripe orchard fruit and texture sit alongside acidity; its particular site and classification set the expectation for depth without removing the need for freshness. Late heat after timely summer rain makes the timing of picking especially consequential for balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The nose moves from lemon to pear and white peach, finishing on a discreet blossom note. On the palate it is dry and medium-full in body, with medium-high acidity running through the Chardonnay fruit and mineral notes adding a rounder middle. Try it with grilled sea bass, roast chicken and creamy mushroom pasta; the medium-high acidity cuts through richness while the medium-full body holds up to the sauces. Serve at 8–10°C so the lemon and pear stay in focus.
Winery Background Domaine Cordier is a family estate in Fuissé led by Christophe Cordier. Its Mâconnais vineyards span many parcels and villages, and each wine is bottled under its own appellation. The estate describes hand harvesting and organic and biodynamic work from 2018, with organic certification applying from the 2024 harvest. Here, the Saint Veran appellation bottling is where that site-conscious approach shows. Gentle handling aims to keep the character of Mâcon, Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé distinct.