Banc
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and mineral tension.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled sea bass, roasted chicken with herbs, goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Verget's Mâcon-Charnay 'Le Banc' is a benchmark white Burgundy that showcases the revolutionary vision of Jean-Marie Guffens. The name 'Le Banc' refers to the distinct limestone bench or bed upon which the vineyards of Charnay-lès-Mâcon sit. This specific terroir, rich in active limestone and stony clay, imparts a remarkable, Chablis-like mineral tension to the 100% Chardonnay grapes. Verget utilizes precise, low-intervention winemaking, fermenting and aging the wine primarily in stainless steel and concrete vats to preserve its crystalline purity. The result is an incredibly expressive white Burgundy defined by vibrant citrus, white peach, and flinty mineral notes, offering exceptional energy and a salty, mouthwatering finish that punches far above its appellation status.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1990 by the visionary winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens and his wife Maine, Maison Verget is a highly acclaimed negociant-eleveur based in Sologny within the Maconnais region of Burgundy, France. Renowned for revolutionizing white Burgundy production, the house focuses on highlighting the distinct micro-terroirs of the region, from Macon and Chablis to the Cote d'Or, alongside select ventures in the Vaucluse. By employing precise pressing techniques, custom oak and concrete aging regimens, and minimal intervention, Verget crafts expressive, mineral-driven Chardonnay and elegant Pinot Noir. Their signature expressions, such as the Grand Elevage and various single-vineyard bottlings, are celebrated globally for their tension, purity, and exceptional value.