List of products by brand Domaine Jacques Saumaize
Located in Vergisson, at the foot of the famous cliffs, Domaine Jacques Saumaize manages twelve hectares across the finest Mâconnais appellations (Pouilly-Fuissé, Saint-Véran, Mâcon-Vergisson). The Saumaize family practices rigorous viticulture, close to biodynamics, featuring manual soil work and controlled yields. The estate is renowned for its plot-by-plot approach, isolating each terroir to reveal its unique limestone signature. The wines are distinguished by crystalline fruit purity, consistently discreet oak aging, and a saline freshness that places them among the region's elite.
Chardonnay Craftsmanship
The Jacques Saumaize style is a quest for transparency. Here, Chardonnay expresses itself not through opulence, but through precision and elegance.
The pillars of Saumaize expertise:
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Strategic Location: The vines are mostly located in the Vergisson amphitheater, a high-altitude terroir that ensures noble acidity and great mineral energy.
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Respect for the Grape: Harvesting is manual, and pressing is slow and gentle to extract the finest juices.
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Nuanced Aging: Wines are aged on lees, in barrels or tanks depending on the cuvée. The use of new oak is very limited (around 10-20%) to never overshadow the soil's saline character.
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First Cru Status: With the promotion of certain Pouilly-Fuissé climats to Premier Cru status (such as Sur la Roche), the estate's historical precision is now officially recognized.


