Fourchaume Vaulorent Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage, though exceptional years can easily cellar for 15 years or more.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted poultry with a light cream sauce, or mature goat cheese.
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Maison Verget's Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume 'Vaulorent' Vieilles Vignes is a masterclass in Chablisian tension and terroir expression. Vaulorent is a highly distinguished climat within the larger Fourchaume Premier Cru, uniquely situated on the same Kimmeridgian limestone hill as the Chablis Grand Crus, separated from Les Preuses only by a narrow path. This exceptional positioning gives it a Grand Cru-like power and mineral complexity. Crafted from old Chardonnay vines, Jean-Marie Guffens applies his signature precision to this cuvée, utilizing gentle pressing and aging primarily in stainless steel or concrete vats on fine lees to preserve the intense, stony minerality, vibrant acidity, and rich, textured mid-palate. Historically, Vaulorent has been whispered among Burgundy aficionados as the 'eighth Grand Cru' due to its pedigree and capacity for profound development.
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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.