Grand Elevage
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 7 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant acidity and rich lees-matured texture are in perfect harmony.
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Roasted chicken with herbs, creamy mushroom risotto, or grilled sea bass.
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The 'Grand Élevage' from Maison Verget is a masterclass in the art of 'élevage'—the critical aging phase where a wine truly finds its soul. Created by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, this cuvée is crafted from 100% Chardonnay sourced from prime, high-altitude vineyards across the Mâconnais. Guffens, famous for challenging Burgundy's rigid hierarchies, designed this wine to prove that meticulous lees contact and precise aging could elevate Mâconnais fruit to rival the prestigious white Burgundies of the Côte d'Or. Vinified with minimal intervention and aged on its fine lees in a combination of stainless steel and concrete vats, the wine avoids heavy oak influence, allowing the pure, mineral-driven character of the limestone soils to shine. It is celebrated for its remarkable tension, vibrant citrus aromas, and a rich, textured mouthfeel that reflects its namesake aging process.
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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.