Bret 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.
En 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. The palate is taut and focused, driven by acidity and mineral grip, finishing long and precise with a clear sense of altitude and rock derived tension.
Origin France, Burgundy, Pouilly Fuissé
Grapes Chardonnay
Vintage 2022
Alcohol 13.0%
Style Taut, mineral, precise
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Gentle pressing of whole clusters, spontaneous fermentation in barrel over several weeks, followed by 12 months élevage on fine lees in a mix of neutral and seasoned oak barrels with limited bâtonnage, bottled with minimal sulphur to preserve purity, tension and site expression
Notes Low SO2, Natural, Organic, Biodynamic
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
