Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars
Macon-Bussieres is part of the Regionale Macon appellation in the Maconnais, it’s located about 100+ km south of Burgundy, close to Verget’s home of Sologny. This is one of the most popular wines from Verget. The vine age is around 40 years, surprisingly it’s not classified as Vielles Vignes (old vines), wine is aged in 25% new oak. My experience with this wine is actually a very modern fruity wine, if I was blinded, I would have thought this coming from a new world chardonnay style. I enjoyed the elegant finesse of the fruitiness of the wine body, akin to chewing a bunch of Pomelo pulps mingled with ripe orchard fruits. I think people who wants to try a Macnnais wine, look no further than Verget’s key production of this label, you maybe hooked!
Winemarker Notes
This stands out as one of Verget's most beloved wines, hailing from vineyards nestled near the border of Bussieres and Vergisson, right on the cusp of Pouilly Fuisse. These vines, with a roughly 40-year average age, bask in the westerly sun and thrive in an exceptionally stony terroir. The winemaking process involved exclusively utilizing free-run juice, which was carefully vinified in oak barrels, with 25% being new oak. Following this, the wine gracefully matured for an additional 8 months in barrels, with regular stirring of the lees.
This outstanding representation of an excellent value cuvée showcases a nose alive with a flinty, stony character that crackles with vitality. Layers of lemon curd, hints of wood smoke, and vibrant white peach intermingle seamlessly. On the palate, it achieves a splendid harmony between lusciousness and crispness, where ripe orchard fruits are tempered by lively, invigorating acidity. Already poised and eminently drinkable, this wine is sure to shine brightly in its youth. Its impressive length hints at the possibility of further improvement over the next two to three years while in the bottle. This is a consistently exceptional wine that consistently outperforms expectations.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Maconnais |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9.25/10 Stars |
| ABV | 13% |
| Brand | Verget |
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