Clous
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant acidity and mineral tension are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled white fish with lemon-butter sauce, roasted chicken with tarragon, or fresh goat cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the limestone-rich slopes of Bussieres in the Maconnais region of Burgundy, the 'Les Clous' bottling by Maison Verget is a masterclass in precision and terroir expression. The vineyard of Les Clous is situated on a cold, high-altitude site with very stony, chalky soils, which imparts a distinctive, Chablis-like minerality to the Chardonnay grapes. Winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens utilizes horizontal stainless steel tanks and concrete vats for fermentation and aging, intentionally avoiding heavy oak influence to preserve the vineyard's natural high acidity, vibrant citrus profile, and intense flinty character. This approach highlights the pure, crystalline tension that has made Verget a benchmark producer in the southern reaches of Burgundy.
🍾 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.