Maison Verget 2.0

The second of the great (and in this case, great value) 2010 white Burgundies.

** Producteur de trés grande vins Le Meilleurs Vins de France (RVF)
(One of only three at this level or higher in the Mâcon – the only 3 star is Domaine Guffens-Heynen)

Very good to sublime – breathtaking. “The wines were and continue to be miraculous. … And those of you fortunate enough to taste one or more of them may well swear that you have never tasted a better chardonnay.”  Jacqueline Friedrich, The Wines of France

“... these are white wines made with the kind of ravishing purity, compelling sensual austerity more familiar among the greatest winemakers of the Saar, the Ruwer, or Alsace...Before, no one knew that Mâcon Peirreclos or even Pouilly-Fuissé could rival Corton-Charlemagne or Bâtard Montrachet. Now they do.” Andrew Jefford, The New France

“Jean-Marie Guffen’s small negociant business in Solangy now concentrates on Macon production, while continuing to buy grapes from the finest Chablis and Cote D’Or growers. Since 2003, Guffens has again been stacking up winners, leading the way in great Macon wine. His Macon-Villages is unbeatable value for the money if bought en-primeur. In fact, practically all his bottling are warmly recommended, including his Chablis and Cote D’Or bottling.” Bettane & Desseauve’s Guide to the Wines of France

The second tranche of Jean-Marie Guffens’ 2010 whites have just arrived (Verget release each vintage in stages, subject to the length of elevage) and they are all that we have come to expect from Burgundy’s enfant-terrible. Earlier in the year we shipped the Verget early bottlings, now we offer the premium vineyards. These are Verget’s “1er crus” if you like and when you consider... learn more