Vignoble Vaulorent
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can continue to develop complexity for up to 15 years.
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Fresh oysters, seared scallops, or roasted chicken in a light cream sauce.
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Hailing from one of the most prestigious climats in Chablis, the Vaulorent vineyard enjoys a legendary reputation. It is the only Premier Cru situated on the actual Grand Cru hill, sharing the same Kimmeridgian limestone soils and prized southwest exposure as its immediate neighbor, Les Preuses. Maison Verget crafts this 100% Chardonnay to showcase the unique tension and power of this exceptional terroir. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes purity and minimal intervention, utilizing gentle pressing and aging on fine lees in a combination of stainless steel and neutral oak. This approach preserves the wine's intense, flinty minerality, vibrant acidity, and complex layers of citrus and white stone fruit, resulting in a Premier Cru that frequently rivals the depth of a Grand Cru.
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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.