Combes Terroir Pouilly Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with tarragon, creamy mushroom risotto
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Hailing from the limestone-rich slopes of the Maconnais, Verget's Pouilly-Fuisse 'Les Combes' Vieilles Vignes is a masterclass in old-vine Chardonnay. The 'Les Combes' climat is nestled near the historic Rock of Solutre, a dramatic limestone escarpment steeped in prehistoric lore and winemaking heritage. Jean-Marie Guffens utilizes fruit from vines averaging over 50 years old, which dig deep into the clay-limestone soils to yield concentrated, mineral-driven berries. In the cellar, Verget employs a gentle horizontal pressing and ferments the juice in oak barrels, utilizing minimal lees stirring to preserve the natural tension, vibrant acidity, and pure orchard fruit character of the terroir. The result is a white Burgundy of remarkable energy, balancing rich texture with a piercing, stony finish.
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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.