Verget - Mâcon-Villages - Vallons de Lamartine - White - 2022

Wine:

Sourced from the esteemed terroirs of Charnay and Pierreclos in the Mâconnais, the 2022 white Mâcon-Villages Vallons de Lamartine offers a very pure interpretation of Chardonnay grown on limestone and clay, fine-tuned by exclusive stainless steel tank vinification. This complex white wine is both floral and fruity, with a generous mouthfeel, smoothness, and a highly mineral finish. A quintessential example of its kind! The Selection Committee's favorite, rated 93/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested, vinified in horizontal stainless steel vats on raw lees, aged on lees for 8 months without stirring.

Color:

Pale, bright golden yellow.

Nose:

Delicate and floral, with citrus aromas and fine saline notes.

Palate:

Full-bodied and mellow, with beautifully ripe fruity flavors, this complex wine has a delicate, mineral finish. A true benchmark for its appellation!

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, raw or grilled fish, frogs' legs, pike-perch with beurre blanc, dry cheeses.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

Named the 'Greatest Chardonnay Winemaker in the World,' Jean-Marie Guffens sets a new benchmark for excellence. His white wines stand alongside the most prestigious Burgundy estates, and his signature is recognized by wine lovers everywhere.

The Verget estate, which he founded before passing leadership to Julien Desplans, produces exceptional Burgundy wines, particularly in the Mâconnais. It’s one of our favorite estates, with whom we’ve built a strong relationship—so much so that we’ve crafted custom blends, assembled by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, exclusively for our members.