Verget Macon Grand Elevage 2022

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

Awards/Ratings
Maison Verget’s 2022 range received strong press. Related Verget 2022 cuvées (e. g. , Pouilly‑Fuissé) earned ~91–94 points from critics (The Wine Advocate, Decanter, RVF)

Tasting Note
Fresh pear, white peach and lemon zest with toasted hazelnut and subtle spice; creamy mid-palate, bright saline minerality and a citrus-tinged, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled salmon, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto, Comté or aged goat cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed fish, steamed white fish with ginger & scallion, tempura, sushi/sashimi, yakitori.

Production Method
Made from Mâconnais Chardonnay; fermented and aged in oak (c.15–20% new) with 6–8 months élevage on fine lees and light bâtonnage; minimal intervention vinification.

Vineyard Info
Maison Verget (founded 1990 by Jean‑Marie Guffens) is a Mâconnais négociant; winemaking led by Julien Desplans, sourcing fruit from Péronne, Pierreclos and nearby villages.