Vignes de Montbrison
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to capture its vibrant fruit and crisp minerality.
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roasted chicken with herbs, grilled white fish, goat cheese
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Hailing from the historic village of Chardonnay in the Maconnais region of Burgundy, Verget's Vignes de Montbrison is a masterful expression of single-vineyard Chardonnay. The Montbrison vineyard is situated on a sun-drenched, limestone-rich slope that coaxes both ripeness and intense mineral drive from the vines. The winemaking philosophy shines through in the cellar, where the grapes undergo gentle pressing and are fermented primarily in temperature-controlled vats to preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit character. This approach yields a white Burgundy of remarkable purity, balancing luscious citrus and stone fruit notes with a stony, saline finish that pays homage to the ancient marine soils of its birthplace.
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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.