Burgundy, in east-central France, is one of France's oldest wine-growing regions, renowned for its great vintages. The AOC Saint-Véran covers some 665 hectares of mainly marly and limestone soils. Chardonnay vines are planted in this appellation, which produces white wines. They are dry, round on the palate, with mineral notes and a rich, complex bouquet typical of Chardonnay (fruit, white flowers, almonds and hazelnuts). These wines can be kept for 5 to 7 years.

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AOC Saint-Véran: Everything you need to know about the wines of this appellation

History of the AOC Saint-Véran appellation

Established in 1971, the AOC Saint-Véran is relatively young in the Burgundy wine landscape. Located in the Mâconnais vineyard, it is surrounded by the famous neighboring appellation Pouilly-Fuissé, sharing with it a rich viticultural heritage celebrated for its exceptional white wines.

Climate and terroir of the AOC Saint-Véran appellation

Climate: Benefiting from a continental climate with Mediterranean influences, Saint-Véran enjoys hot and dry summers, favorable to the optimal ripening of its flagship grape variety: Chardonnay.

Soils: The vineyards rest on a mixture of limestone and clay soils, interspersed with limestone rocks, which impart to the wines their characteristic minerality.

Chardonnay: the emblematic grape variety of the AOC Saint-Véran

The only authorized grape variety within the AOC Saint-Véran is Chardonnay. This grape, inseparable from Burgundy and the Mâconnais, fully expresses itself in this specific terroir, giving wines with multiple nuances.

Style of AOC Saint-Véran wines

Appearance: Bright straw yellow color, which may present green or golden reflections depending on the age.

Nose: On the nose, the AOC Saint-Véran white wine reveals aromas of white flowers, stone fruits (peach, pear), citrus (orange zest), enhanced by hints of hazelnut, almond, and honey with oak aging.

Palate: The attack on the palate is fresh and lively, evolving towards a beautiful roundness. Minerality and finesse are the guiding threads of this wine, which often presents a good length on the finish.

Serving temperature: 10°C to 13°C.

Aging potential: These white wines have good aging potential ranging from 5 to 7 years (or more depending on the estate and the vintage).

Best food pairings with AOC Saint-Véran wine

Follow our advice to achieve lovely food and wine pairings with a bottle of Burgundy white wine from a château or estate in AOC Saint-Véran:

  • Veal Blanquette
  • Baked Oysters
  • Cheeses (fresh goat cheese, Saint-Marcellin, Saint-Félicien)
  • Mushroom Risotto
  • Coquilles Saint-Jacques