Grands Terroirs Oublies
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh acidity and vibrant fruit profile.
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Pan-seared white fish with lemon-butter sauce, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
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Crafted by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, Verget's 'Grands Terroirs Oublies' (Forgotten Great Terroirs) is a liquid manifesto celebrating the overlooked and underappreciated vineyard sites of Burgundy. True to Guffens' rebellious spirit and uncanny ability to spot hidden potential, this white Burgundy is made entirely from Chardonnay sourced from exceptional parcels that history or fashion temporarily left behind. By utilizing gentle pneumatic pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation, and aging in horizontal stainless steel or concrete vats with minimal oak intervention, Verget preserves the raw, crystalline purity of the fruit. The result is a wine that punches far above its weight, weaving a narrative of mineral tension, vibrant citrus, and white floral notes that challenges the hierarchy of Burgundy's more famous appellations.
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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.