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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"macon-cuvee-terroirs-du-maconnais-bret-brothers-2022","title":"Macon Cuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais, Bret Brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBret Brothers is the négociant arm of Domaine La Soufrandière, led by brothers Jean Guillaume and Jean Philippe Bret, who are based in the Mâconnais and have become key figures in the region’s shift toward high quality, terroir driven Chardonnay. Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCuvée Terroirs du Mâconnais is built from selected parcels and individual fermentations drawn across several villages in the Mâconnais, rather than a fixed vineyard blend. It represents a practical selection of high quality fruit that varies with vintage conditions, bringing together different expressions of limestone and clay dominated soils across the region. The emphasis is on balance and drinkability rather than a single site identity, showing a snapshot of the appellation’s breadth through careful blending decisions made after fermentation. Vinification is kept deliberately flexible, with some parcels fermented and aged in tank to preserve fruit purity, while others see élevage in used oak to build texture and integration. The resulting wine shows ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, with white floral notes, subtle almond and a gentle saline edge. The palate is open and supple, with a clean, lightly structured finish that prioritises freshness and immediate appeal over architectural complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin \u003cstrong\u003eFrance, Burgundy, Mâconnais\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003e2022\/2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol \u003cstrong\u003e13.0%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle \u003cstrong\u003eOpen, fresh, approachable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size \u003cstrong\u003e75cl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinemaking \u003cstrong\u003eGentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation across a mix of stainless steel tanks and used oak barrels depending on parcel, followed by around 10 months élevage on fine lees with occasional bâtonnage, bottled with minimal sulphur to preserve freshness and fruit clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes \u003cstrong\u003eLow SO2, Natural, Organic, Biodynamic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bret Brothers","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":55516390785400,"sku":"MACONCU-22-BRE-WHI","price":30.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023","offer_id":55516390818168,"sku":"MACONCU-23-BRE-WHI","price":30.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0040\/6070\/8993\/files\/Macon_Terroirs_Bret_Brot.png?v=1776429389"},{"product_id":"macon-ige-vernayes-bret-brothers-2022","title":"Macon Igé Vernayes, Bret Brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003eBret Brothers is the négociant arm of Domaine La Soufrandière, led by brothers Jean Guillaume and Jean Philippe Bret, who are based in the Mâconnais and have become key figures in the region’s shift toward high quality, terroir driven Chardonnay. Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVernayes is a site in the commune of Igé in the northern Mâconnais, where limestone and clay soils combine with gentle slopes to produce Chardonnay that sits between freshness and ripe, rounded fruit. The vineyard typically yields wines with good mid palate texture while retaining a clear mineral backbone, reflecting its position between cooler and warmer influences within the region. The Brets approach this cuvée with restraint, focusing on purity of fruit and site expression rather than overt winemaking influence. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by a measured élevage in barrel that adds subtle breadth without obscuring definition. The wine shows ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, with white flowers, subtle almond and a fine chalky, saline edge. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Mâcon Chardonnay is sourced from selected parcels across limestone and clay dominated soils of the Mâconnais, where warm conditions are tempered by elevation and airflow, allowing for ripe fruit expression while retaining natural freshness. The cuvée is designed as a clear, honest expression of the region rather than a single climat statement, focusing on purity, balance and drinkability. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, followed by a restrained élevage in barrel that builds texture without masking fruit definition. The wine shows ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, with white flowers, almond and a subtle saline undertone. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBret Nat is a pétillant naturel made in the traditional method of ancestral sparkling wine, capturing fermentation in bottle without disgorgement to preserve texture and raw expression. The Lot 1 Cuvée Zen reflects a particularly restrained approach, prioritising purity, energy and minimal intervention. The base fruit is typically Chardonnay sourced from limestone and marl soils in the Mâconnais, bringing both ripeness and a clear mineral drive. Fermentation begins in tank before finishing in bottle, creating a naturally cloudy, lightly sparkling wine with fine, gentle bubbles. Aromatically it shows citrus peel, green apple and pear, with floral lift and a subtle yeasty, bready nuance. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Crays is a Mâcon Chardonnay from limestone and marl soils that give both ripeness and a clear mineral frame. The site typically produces fruit with generous orchard character but also a firm structural line, particularly when grown on the higher quality parcels selected by the Brets. The aim in this cuvée is to preserve freshness and site definition rather than accentuate weight, with a focus on clarity of fruit and texture. Fermentation is carried out with native yeasts, followed by a restrained élevage in barrel that adds subtle breadth without dominating the wine’s natural expression. The wine shows ripe lemon, yellow apple and pear, with white flowers, almond and a faint flinty edge. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eLa Carbonnode is a Pouilly Vinzelles climat within the Mâconnais, where clay limestone soils and gentle slopes produce Chardonnay with a naturally generous fruit profile balanced by a clear mineral backbone. The site typically delivers more texture and mid palate depth than the most linear Mâconnais parcels, while still retaining freshness through its limestone influence. In the Cuvée Zen interpretation from La Soufrandière, the emphasis is on purity and restraint, with minimal intervention to preserve the vineyard’s natural expression. Fermentation is allowed to proceed spontaneously, followed by élevage designed to maintain tension and clarity without overt oak influence. The wine shows ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, with white floral notes, subtle almond and a fine saline, chalk driven finish. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eEn Carementrant sits on the limestone and marl slopes of Vergisson, where steep gradients, shallow soils and high stone content naturally limit vigour and concentrate expression into a more linear, structured style of Chardonnay. The site is known for producing wines with a strong mineral backbone, marked tension and a precise, almost chiselled fruit profile rather than broad Mâconnais richness. In the Cuvée Zen interpretation, the Brets aim to preserve this natural precision with minimal intervention, allowing fermentation to proceed slowly in barrel and favouring a restrained élevage that respects the site’s inherent energy. The wine shows citrus oil, green apple and white peach, with white floral lift, crushed stone and a distinctly saline, limestone driven edge. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLes Longeays is a Pouilly Vinzelles site defined by clay limestone soils that tend to produce a slightly broader, more enveloping expression of Chardonnay while retaining a firm mineral core. Compared to more elevated or stonier sites, the profile here leans toward texture and depth, with fruit that carries a natural ripeness balanced by underlying freshness. The Brets approach the cuvée with restraint, allowing the vineyard’s natural generosity to come through without excess weight. Aromatically, the wine opens with ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, alongside white flowers, almond and a subtle creamy nuance from lees ageing. 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Alongside their estate holdings, the Bret Brothers project allows them to work with trusted growers across southern Burgundy, applying the same organic and biodynamic principles and meticulous vineyard selection. Their approach centres on low intervention winemaking, native fermentations and careful élevage, with a focus on expressing site with clarity, energy and precision rather than weight or overt oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEn Chantenay is a Pouilly Fuissé climat known for its limestone rich soils and relatively elevated position, giving wines that combine ripeness with freshness and a distinctly mineral profile. The Cuvée Zen designation reflects a particularly restrained, low intervention approach, often bottled with minimal sulphur to preserve the wine’s natural expression. The vineyard yields Chardonnay with both aromatic generosity and underlying tension, which the Brets handle with a light touch to maintain balance and precision. The wine shows ripe citrus, yellow apple and pear, alongside white flowers, almond and a subtle hazelnut note from élevage. 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