The Wines of Verget

Verget

Burgundy

VITICULTURE | VERGET

Before being able to spend significant time in the Maconnais, Jean-Marie was a believer, like many others, that great chardonnay comes from the more serious appellations. He didn't have enough money to acquire vineyards at the time, so he started buying fruit and created Verget in 1990.Verget follows the same ideals as the Domaine wines " the best wine is made using the best grapes" they have always only bought grapes in a very meticulous manner. Since 2006, Julien Desplans joined Jean-Marie and oversees all of the vineyards and purchases, while JeanMarie is still supporting with the vilification. By its original approach, Verget is a laboratory of terroirs and a creator of climates which reveals all the aspects, all the nuances and the subtleties of the same appellation. The relationships with the growers are most important, as Verget determines the vineyard management and is often doing the picking.

VINIFICATION | VERGET

As with the domaine wines, the press is a crucial part of the Verget process. Each plot is pressed and vinified separately. During pressing, the person in charge is carefully watching and tasting along the way. The wines are aged on the lees and stirred depending on each cuvee and vintage. Aging is in cement tanks, stainless vats, or barrels and often the final product is a combination. There are unique cement tanks that have an egg shape and are horizontal rather than vertical which allows for natural circulation of the lees

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The Wines of Verget

Verget Au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

2023 Verget Au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

2023 Verget Au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

THE VINEYARD Sourced from Verget’s choice growers in the Luberon.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 80% used barrels, the remainder in tank.

AGING 7 months’ aging with multiple rounds 0f batonnage.

Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

2023 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

2023 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

THE VINEYARD Mainly from the Côte-Rôtie” and “Terres Noires” plots in Davayé.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 30% new barrels.

AGING 7 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

"Ripe and generous, the 2022 Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)dit delivers aromas of pear, waxy citrus fruit, freshly baked bread and sweet stone fruits, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and satiny palate."

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Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

2023 Verget, Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

2023 Verget, Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

THE VINEYARD Charnay (60%) and Pierreclos (40%) with clay-dominant soils.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in used barrels.

AGING 6 months’ aging with minimal batonnage.

"Medium to full-bodied, pure and satiny, with broad shoulders and an expansive finish." View in Store

Macon, Pierreclos

2023 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos

2023 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos

THE VINEYARD From a rich limestone-soiled plot at the very top of Pierreclos.

VINE AGE 50+ years of age

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press, fermented in foudre.

AGING Aged in foudre for 8 months with multiple rounds of batonnage.

"Medium-bodied, pure and elegantly textural wine redolent of pear, apple blossom and freshly baked bread."

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Macon, Vergisson Sur la Roche

2023 Verget, Macon, Vergisson Sur la Roche

2023 Verget, Macon, Vergisson Sur la Roche

THE VINEYARD From the lower, less steep part of the south-facing Roche slope, richer soils above limestone.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in stainless & used barrels.

AGING 6 months’ aging with minimal batonnage.

""Bright and elegantly textural, it will offer charming drinking on release."

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Macon-Villages, Terres de Pierres

2023 Verget, Macon-Villages, Terres de Pierres

2023 Verget, Macon-Villages, Terres de Pierres

THE VINEYARD A blend of 3 stony vineyards within Pouilly and Macon.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in used barrels.

AGING 6 months’ aging in barrel with minimal batonnage.

"A medium-bodied, round and fleshy wine with a satiny attack and an open-knit, expressive palate."

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Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

2023 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

2023 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

THE VINEYARD From the lower, less steep south-east facing part of the Roche slope, richer soils above limestone.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in stainless & used barrels.

AGING 6 months’ aging with minimal batonnage.

"Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive palate underpinned by bright acids and concluding with a long, saline finish. This cuvée is invariably one of Verget's best"

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Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

2023 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

2023 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

THE VINEYARD Both southern (70%) and northern exposure, harvested in 3 separate passes.

VINE AGE 70 years

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 25% new barrels.

AGING 8 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

"Medium to full-bodied, with a satiny attack that segues into an elegantly fleshy palate built around racy acids and concluding with a long, saline finish."

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Le C Sec du Chateau Closiot

2023 Le C Sec du Chateau Closiot

2023 Le C Sec du Chateau Closiot

100% Sémillon wine that underwent malolactic fermentation and matured in one-quarter new barrels, reveals aromas of ripe orchard fruits, baked pear, vanilla pod, white fruits, lemon and spices. It is medium to full-bodied, with a textural and layered palate that includes a fleshy core of fruit, bright acids and a deep, concentrated mid-palate, concluding with a long, chalky and tense finish. Crafted by Jean-Marie Guffens, this promising wine offers a broad drinking window, indicating its potential for both immediate enjoyment and aging

Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

2023 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

2023 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

THE VINEYARD 100% Chardonnay From a high elevation vineyard of the Chateau des Tourettes of the Guffens family

SOIL Limestone

FERMENTATION The wine is produced using only the first press juice for the desired elegance

AGING Aged in 25% new oak barrels, followed by a few months on fine lees in barrels and concrete vats

Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

2023 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

2023 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

THE VINEYARD From the vineyards of the Chateau des Tourettes of the Guffens family, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Syrah grown on gentle slopes in the Luberon

FERMENTATION The grapes are harvested early to retain freshness, and the Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah juices will sit for one night with the Grenache must to develop a clear, ruby-red color. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel to preserve freshness.

AGING Retained in tank for 6 months, settled and bottled by gravity.

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Bourgogne, Grand Elevage Blanc

Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

Macon, Pierreclos Lieu Secret

Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs

Pouilly-Fuisse, Grand Elevage

Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs Oublies

Verget Au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

2021 Verget au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF (Guffens-Heynen)

2021 Verget au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF (Guffens-Heynen)

2022 Verget au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

2022 Verget au Sud, Chardonnay, VdF

THE VINEYARD Sourced from Verget’s choice growers in the Luberon.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 80% used barrels, the remainder in tank.

AGING 7 months’ aging with multiple rounds 0f batonnage.

Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

2021 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

2021 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

THE VINEYARD Extremely low yields in Davayé due to frost and hail. Blend of Côte-Rôtie & Terres Noires parcels with a bit of Prissé, Chataigniers, Saint-Claude & Pommard.

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 20% new barrels

AGING 6 months’ aging with multiple rounds 0f batonnage.

Critic Reviews

Vinous

VinousV

89

The 2021 Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)dit shows a reduction on the nose, but the precision still manages to shine through. The palate is taut and fresh with plenty of lime and orange pith notes and a good body on the finish. Not amazingly complex, yet there is very commendable weight and presence given the growing season. Tasted blind at the BIVB tasting.

2022 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

2022 Verget, Saint-Veran, Lieu (Inter)dit

THE VINEYARD Mainly from the Côte-Rôtie” and “Terres Noires” plots in Davayé.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 30% new barrels.

AGING 7 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

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Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

2022 Verget, Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

2022 Verget, Macon-Villages, Grand Elevage

THE VINEYARD Charnay (60%) and Pierreclos (40%) with clay-dominant soils.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in used barrels.

AGING 6 months’ aging with minimal batonnage.

Macon, Pierreclos

2020 Verget Macon-Pierreclos

2020 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos

CT

91
2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos

2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos

THE VINEYARD Pierreclos

VINE AGE 50 years

SOIL Clay Limestone shallow soils

FERMENTATION First-press juice fermented only in neutral barrels.

Macon, Vergisson Sur la Roche

Macon-Villages, Terres de Pierres

Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse Premier Cru, Sur la Roche

Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Aux Combes Vieilles Vignes

BH

90

CT

92
2022 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Les Combes Vieilles Vignes

2022 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Les Combes Vieilles Vignes

CT

91

THE VINEYARD Both southern (70%) and northern exposure, harvested in 3 separate passes.

VINE AGE 70 years

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 25% new barrels.

AGING 8 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

Le C Sec du Chateau Closiot

Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

2020 Guffens-Heynen Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de l'Aigle

2020 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

CT

91
2021 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

2021 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

CT

90
2022 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

2022 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L'Aigle, VdF

Sourced from the Chateau de Tourettes ' Luberon vineyards in the Southern Rhone at 400 m above sea level. The name roughly translates to "a plateau of the eagle, " which hints at its higher elevation. The soils are rich in limestone, perfect for Chardonnay. The wine is produced using only the first press juice for the desired elegance and is first fermented & aged in 25% new oak barrels, followed by a few months on fine lees in barrels and concrete vats. The wine has a very expressive nose with toasted aromas and some reductive characteristics, followed by minerality and fresh herbs. The palate is suave and mineral at the same time!

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Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

2020 Guffens-Heynen Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit

2020 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

CT

89
2021 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

2021 Guffens-Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

CT

88
2022 Guffens Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

2022 Guffens Heynen, Tinus Rouge d'Une Nuit, VdF

Bourgogne, Grand Elevage Blanc

2020 Verget Bourgogne Blanc Grand Elevage

2020 Verget, Bourgogne, Grand Elevage Blanc

CT

88

THE VINEYARD A blend of several parcels from several villages which have in common the fact that they produce smooth wines and require maturing on long raw lees with regular stirring of the lees

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 20% new barrels

AGING 8 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

BH

88

THE VINEYARD This parcel is located on the heights of the village of Pierreclos, on the clay plateau. Avoided the spring frost, allowing earlier harvest.

FERMENTATION First-press juice fermented only in neutral barrels.

AGING 5 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

2022 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

2022 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos En Tremblay

THE VINEYARD Sourced from oldest vines of the heights of Pierreclos on a clay plateau.

FERMENTATION Produced only with first press in 20% new barrels.

AGING 7 months’ aging with multiple rounds 0f batonnage.

Macon, Pierreclos Lieu Secret

2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos Lieu Secret

2021 Verget, Macon, Pierreclos Lieu Secret

CT

91

THE VINEYARD Harvested in several passes to obtain optimal maturity of each grape.

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 25% new barrels

AGING 8 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs

2020 Verget Pouilly-Fuisse Grands Terroirs

2020 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs

CT

90

THE VINEYARD blend of several plots from several villages: Vergisson (La Côte) and Fuissé (Vers la Croix and Les Moulins).

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 25% new barrels

AGING 5 months’ aging on the lees in concrete vats.

2020 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs

2020 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs

CT

90

THE VINEYARD blend of several plots from several villages: Vergisson (La Côte) and Fuissé (Vers la Croix and Les Moulins).

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 25% new barrels

AGING 5 months’ aging on the lees in concrete vats.

Pouilly-Fuisse, Grand Elevage

2020 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grand Elevage

2020 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grand Elevage

BH

88

THE VINEYARD A blend of several parcels from several villages which have in common the fact that they produce smooth wines and require maturing on long raw lees with regular stirring of the lees

FERMENTATION Long, slow fermentation in 20% new barrels

AGING 8 months’ aging with multiple rounds of batonnage.

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Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs Oublies

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs Oublies

2021 Verget, Pouilly-Fuisse, Grands Terroirs Oublies

BH

88