Minots Vieilles Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release, where it beautifully balances youthful tension with developing tertiary complexity.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, pan-seared sea bass with lemon-herb butter, or aged goat cheese.
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Crafted by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens of Maison Verget, this Premier Cru white Burgundy showcases the exceptional terroir of the 'Les Minots' sub-climat, nestled within the prestigious Vaillons Premier Cru of Chablis. Sourced from ancient Chardonnay vines ('Vieilles Vignes') anchored in classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich in prehistoric marine fossils, this wine benefits from a warm microclimate that yields remarkably concentrated fruit. Guffens's winemaking philosophy shines here: utilizing precise pressing and aging in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak to preserve the natural tension of the fruit. The result is a Chablis of immense purity, balancing a rich, textured palate of ripe citrus and white peach with a piercing, flinty minerality and a signature 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.