Verget - Bourgogne - Grand Élevage - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Beautifully aged in barrels, without any new wood, the 2020 white Burgundy Grand Elevage brings out the full strength of the terroirs of Viré, Charnay, and Pierreclos. The aromas of almond and hazelnut, exotic fruits, as well as lightly woody notes form a very elegant nose. The palate is dense, powerful, and very fresh, with a superb richness. This is an excellent definition of Chardonnay, combining maturity and freshness with a sober finish.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Vinification in oak barrels, no new wood.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Very elegant, carried by aromas of hazelnut and almond, exotic fruits and a fine woody touch.

Palate:

Dense and powerful, this wine of beautiful tension releases a refined palate, of nice freshness with seductive flavors of fruit.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Jambon persillé bourguignon, gougères with cheese, small frying of sand eels or smelts, pan-fried frogs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028.

An absolute reference in the Mâconnais region, elevated by the French press to the rank of "the greatest chardonnay winemaker in the world", Jean-Marie Guffens is at the top of his game. His white wines are lined up alongside the most prestigious Burgundian estates, and all wine lovers know the value of his vintages.