Cuvee Butte
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Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release, though top vintages can develop beautifully for up to a decade.
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Pan-seared white fish, roasted poultry with lemon and herbs, fresh goat cheese
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Verget's 'Cuvée Butte' (frequently sourced from the steep, limestone-rich slopes of Vergisson in the Mâconnais) represents the pinnacle of Jean-Marie Guffens' revolutionary approach to white Burgundy. Crafted from 100% Chardonnay, this cuvée highlights the dramatic, wind-swept terroir near the famous Roche de Vergisson. Here, the high-altitude vines plant their roots deep into active limestone soils, imparting a signature flinty minerality and laser-like acidity to the wine. Verget utilizes precise, gentle pressing and ferments the juice in a combination of stainless steel and older oak barrels, avoiding heavy battonage to preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit. The result is a white Burgundy of remarkable tension, purity, and energy that punches far above its regional classification.
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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.