The Bret Brothers story goes back to 1947, when Jules Bret purchased the first plot of vineyards in Pouilly-Vinzelles. The parcel was called 'les Quarts' and the Bret family's total vineyard size was a whopping one hectare. Jules and his wife Louise set out to expand their small domaine by purchasing rows of vine adjoining their one hectare of land. At this time, all grapes still went to the cooperative in Vinzelles.
In 1969, Jules and Louise's son Jean-Paul took over, and continued increasing the size of the domaine, up to 4.5 hectares of vineyards, and in 1991, his sons Jean-Philippe and Jean-Guillaume (the current generation to own the domaine) started their studies in wine, preparing themselves to take over the domaine.
1998 saw the Bret Brothers withdraw from the cooperative, and in 2000 they began producing their own wines from estate fruit - it was also the first year that the vines were treated organically and biodynamically. This was extremely cutting edge as 17 years ago there weren't any producers in the region who were working with biodynamics.
In 2001 the Bret Brothers label was created (separate from La Soufrandiere, which is the official name of the domaine), with a commitment to buying top quality grapes from the best terroirs of the Macon and in 2004 they took back the Macon-Vinzelles vineyard of 'Clos de Grand Pere', which belonged to their grandfather.
These are arguably the best wines of the Macon, whether from the estate of La Soufrandiere or from the Bret Brothers negociant label. They give some of the top wines of the Cote de Beaune a run for their money in blind tastings, and in the past few years the Bret Brothers have been continually recognized for their commitment to quality, farming and care for the land.
The high altitude of Vergisson (about 350 meters) and the southern exposure of the "Carementrant"vineyard make this great terroir unquestionably one of the best of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. The vines...
This St. Veran is one of the best examples that arrive in the Ontario market. From a 35 year old vineyard farmed organically and biodynamically, this 2 hectare plot is...
This is smoky and minerally, with great richness. The palate is loaded with lemon/lime and crushed rock notes, and this wine has incredible energy and tension. The citrusy notes give a nice...
While there isn't the same classification of vineyards in the Macon as other parts of Burgundy, if there is a 'Grand Cru' in the Macon, it's the climat (vineyard) of...
This St. Veran is one of the best examples that arrive in the Ontario market. From a 35 year old vineyard farmed organically and biodynamically, this 2 hectare plot is...
Bret Brothers Macon-Villages Terroirs de Maconnais 1.5L
Temporarily out of stock
This is not a new Cuvée but it was not sold in France until recently. The largest part of the Bret Brothers' Mâcon-Villages is a blend of barrels of Viré-Clessé «...
Bret Brothers (La Soufrandiere) Pouilly-Fuisse en Chatenay 1.5L
Temporarily out of stock
The high altitude of Vergisson (about 350 meters) and the eastern exposure of the "Chatenay" give the Bret Brothers perfect balance to this exceptional Pouilly-Fuissé. Press Vintage: 2017 Format: 3...
This is just the second time this cuvee has been in the Ontario market, and it is an incredible value. From 25 year old vines, on calcareous white soils, the wine sees vilification...
The other great terroir of Chaintré (with Le Clos Reyssié) is unquestionably the climat les Chevrieres. We are lucky to be able to offer you this new cuvée located on a...
Bret Brothers Macon-Villages Terroirs de Maconnais
Temporarily out of stock
This is not a new Cuvée but it was not sold in France until recently. The largest part of the Bret Brothers' Mâcon-Villages is a blend of barrels of Viré-Clessé «...
Bret Brothers Pouilly-Vinzelles les Quarts Cuvée Millerandée
Temporarily out of stock
While there isn't the same classification of vineyards in the Macon as other parts of Burgundy, if there is a 'Grand Cru' in the Macon, it's the climat (vineyard) of...
While there isn't the same classification of vineyards in the Macon as other parts of Burgundy, if there is a 'Grand Cru' in the Macon, it's the climat (vineyard) of...
This is smoky and minerally, with great richness. The palate is loaded with lemon/lime and crushed rock notes, and this wine has incredible energy and tension. The citrusy notes give a nice...
From a single vineyard of Chardonnay vines ranging in age from 30 to 100, this east-facing plot of organic and biodynamic vines creates a fantastic example of top Macon wine....