2023 Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly Fuisse Vers Cras

Every so often, a wine arrives that perfectly captures both place and moment in time. The newly released 2023 Domaine Saumaize-Michelin Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Vers Cras is just such a bottle—a White Burgundy of depth, minerality, and unmistakable terroir expression. From the limestone slopes of Vergisson, Roger and Christine Saumaize craft wines that showcase the purity and elegance that has made Burgundy’s whites some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

Critics have already taken notice. Writing in The World of Fine Wine, Master of Wine Sarah Marsh ranked Vers Cras “among the top two Pouilly-Fuissé wines” she tasted in 2023, awarding it 93 points. She describes it as “rich and ripe at the attack, sapid and savory, with depth that punches into the finish, ending with an oyster-shell smoky note.” For those who value White Burgundy with aging potential, she calls Vers Cras probably the most age-worthy premier cru of the appellation.

What sets this vineyard apart is its bedrock of Oxfordian limestone. The wines of Vers Cras are known for being broad and savory, mineral-driven rather than overtly fruity. In 2023, that character shines through beautifully, underscored by the precision and care of Saumaize-Michelin’s biodynamic farming and parcel-by-parcel vinification. The result is a White Burgundy that is both compelling today and built for graceful evolution in the cellar.

Roger and Christine Saumaize have long been recognized as among the finest producers in the Mâconnais, and with the 2023 Vers Cras they have again proven why. This is White Burgundy at its finest: pure, mineral, and profound. Since taking over the family estate in the late 1970s, Roger has steadily refined his craft, embracing biodynamic farming and parcel-by-parcel vinification to let each vineyard speak for itself. Over four decades later, Saumaize-Michelin is considered one of the great names of Pouilly-Fuissé, a domaine whose wines reflect both tradition and quiet innovation in every glass.