2022 Domaine Thibert, Saint-Veran, Bois de Fee

Guided by Christophe and Sandrine, Domaine Thibert is a benchmark for organic farming and hand-harvesting in the Mâconnais. Their Saint-Véran 'Au Bois de Fée' comes from a standout plot on Jurassic clay-limestone slopes (200–350m), a site known for imparting deep minerality. The 2022 vintage was generous and warm, allowing for perfect physiological ripeness while maintaining balance. Under Christophe’s precise hand, this extended élevage Chardonnay captures the best of the year: it offers a tender, fleshy palate with impressive texture and a rounded, approachable structure. It is a genuine expression of this top-tier terroir, drinking beautifully now but built to age.