Terres Pierres
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and mineral tension.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled white fish, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh goat cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Maison Verget's 'Terres Pierres' (often labeled as Terres de Pierres) is a brilliant expression of Chardonnay sourced from the limestone-rich soils of the Mâconnais, specifically around the commune of Charnay-lès-Mâcon. True to the visionary and rebellious spirit of founder Jean-Marie Guffens, this cuvée is crafted to highlight the intense, chalky minerality of its terroir rather than heavy oak influence. Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel or concrete vats to preserve its crystalline purity, the wine captures the vibrant energy, citrus zest, and flinty tension that Guffens championed, proving that the southern reaches of Burgundy can produce whites of remarkable precision and pedigree.
🍾 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.