Grand Elevage Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to appreciate its youthful energy and textural complexity.
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Roasted chicken with herbs, grilled white fish, creamy mushroom risotto
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The Grand Elevage Blanc from Maison Verget is a masterclass in the art of blending and aging Chardonnay from the Maconnais region of Burgundy. Conceived by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, this cuvee represents a selection of the finest juices from diverse limestone-rich parcels, brought together to create a wine of superior balance and depth. The name Grand Elevage refers to the extended and meticulous aging on fine lees, a signature Verget technique that coaxes out rich texture, creamy complexity, and striking mineral tension without relying on heavy new oak. Historically, Verget revolutionized the Maconnais by proving that these southern Burgundy terroirs could produce white wines of exceptional precision and longevity. This wine captures that pioneering spirit, offering a vibrant bouquet of citrus, white peach, and wet stone, underpinned by a beautifully rounded mouthfeel and a crisp, saline finish.
🍾 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.