Verget Saint-Véran (75cl, 13%)

Verget Saint-Véran is a 100% Chardonnay white Burgundy from the Saint-Véran appellation in the Mâconnais, produced by Maison Verget. Founded in 1990 by Jean-Marie Guffens, the house sources fruit from contracted growers and vinifies each plot separately. Fermentation and lees-aging take place in oak barrels, foudres, stainless steel tanks and cement vats, with a distinctive bâtonnage technique using nitrogen gas. The nose opens with ripe peach, citrus oil, pear, white flowers and fresh bread, with quince, honey, toasted nuts and a faint iodine note. The palate is broad and ample, with yellow stone fruits, spice, gentle toastiness and a racy core of acidity. The finish is tight and focused, with citrus confit and crushed stone.