Terres de Pierres
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its fresh minerality and vibrant fruit profile.
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Grilled white fish, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
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Maison Verget's 'Terres de Pierres' (meaning 'Land of Stones') is a masterful expression of Mâconnais Chardonnay, crafted under the visionary guidance of Jean-Marie Guffens. Sourced from vineyards characterized by exceptionally stony, limestone-rich soils, this white Burgundy is designed to showcase the pure, unadorned relationship between vine and rock. Eschewing heavy oak influence, Verget utilizes precise pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats. This preserves the grape's natural high-toned acidity, resulting in a wine defined by its striking mineral tension, flinty undertones, and vibrant citrus fruit. It stands as a testament to Guffens' revolutionary belief that the everyday appellations of southern Burgundy can achieve a level of precision and energy that rivals the prestigious crus of the Côte d'Or.
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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.