Verget Macon Bussieres Vignes de Montbrison 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Verget
Label Name:
 
Macon Bussieres Vignes de Montbrison
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâcon-Bussières, Mâconnais (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
90 pts — The Wine Advocate (William Kelley); 90 pts — Vinous (Neal Martin); selected retailer/critic scores report 90–93 points (e. g. , Thomas Parker MW 92)

Tasting Note
Fresh pear, white flowers, hazelnut and baked-bread aromas with peach, Golden Delicious and a touch of orange pith. Medium-bodied, satiny and saline, with a lively citrus-acid backbone, lemongrass hints and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled lobster, poached or grilled white fish, roast chicken, pork with apple, creamy risotto. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed miso-glazed fish, tempura, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Chardonnay from old vines; only free-run juice. Fermented and aged in oak (foudres/barrels), ~25% new oak, 5–8 months élevage with occasional bâtonnage; minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Verget is Jean‑Marie Guffens‑Heynen’s négociant project in the Mâconnais. Fruit comes from older, low-yield plots near Vergisson/Bussières; limited-production, quality-focused bottling.