Envers et Contre Tout
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Typically best enjoyed 2–6 years from the vintage release.
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roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled sea bass
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Crafted by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens under the Maison Verget banner, Envers et Contre Tout (meaning 'Against All Odds') is a liquid testament to rebellious winemaking. Born from Chardonnay vines planted in the Mediterranean climate of the Vaucluse at Guffens's southern estate, Château des Tourettes, this wine deliberately defies conventional Burgundy appellation rules. Guffens set out to prove that he could produce a white wine with the tension, mineral precision, and complexity of a great Côte d'Or Burgundy in the hot south of France. Grown on high-altitude limestone plateaus that preserve crucial acidity, the grapes are vinified using Verget's signature Burgundian techniques, including fermentation and aging in oak barrels with minimal intervention. The result is a stunningly complex, rich, yet remarkably fresh Chardonnay that beautifully challenges the traditional boundaries of French terroir.
🍾 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.