3 Bottles @ $89
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Wine By Bok - 9.25 stars
Verget Poilly Fuisse Les Combes Vieilles Vignes 2022 versus Verget Poilly Fuisse 1er Cru Les Crays 2022
Let’s talk about Verget Poilly Fuisse Les Combes VV first. Over the years, we have been buying this wine without hesitation, as it’s for sure Verget’s top wine. A sip of Les Combes, it’s hard not to fall in love with it, the ripeness of the fruits, the power and great acidity. The content itself made the premier cru wine sitting next to it tasted poorly. Now I want to spend more time talking about Verget Poilly Fuisse 1er Cru Les Crays. On the initial sip, it didn’t have the vibrancy of Les Combes, and it lacked flavor as well, what it possessed was very decent level of finesse and elegance, but as usual, always overwhelmed by powerful wines like Les Combes. However, unlike many critics who took a sip and jump to a score conclusion, I followed the two bottles from head to toe to give it a fair evaluation. I can assure you why so many critics got their judgment wrong. If they have put aside a glass of Les Crays for half an hour and revisit it later, they will be shocked to find the content has totally morphed into a wine as powerful as Les Combes, and not only that, it still possessed the finesse and elegance, while the acidity is even more prominent. I have observed a really stunning evolution of Les Crays, and normally such evolution is only detected with wines of better quality (1er cru and above). I welcome drinkers to do similar experiment to find out what’s the difference between premier cru and village level wines and not just judge wines by a sip, and definitely not judge the wines by fruit ripeness itself! (12/2023)
Thomas Parker MW - 93 points
Les Crays, elevated to Premier Cru status, boasts a south-facing orientation that, coupled with a scorching summer, prompted Verget to harvest its grapes here ahead of other vineyards. This decision ensured that the fully ripe juice maintained excellent acidity, contributing to the wine's remarkable viscosity. In the vintage of 2022, Les Crays emerges as a bold and substantial offering. Its bouquet reveals notes of succulent peach, vibrant tangerine, and a subtle hint of pineapple. On the palate, richness takes center stage, with a sun-kissed quality infusing the fruit and an opulent, full-bodied texture that exudes an almost oily richness. It's a wine that impresses with its density and formidable power, making it an ideal choice for those who relish lush textures and ripe fruit profiles. Crucially, this wine remains in equilibrium, with acidity ascending through the mid-palate to elevate some of the riper fruit nuances. Already displaying its charms and showing improvement between our barrel and bottle tastings, it concludes with a long and delicately nutty finish. A true crowd-pleaser, Les Crays is bound to captivate a wide range of palates.
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Pouilly Fuisse |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9.25/10 Stars |
| ABV | 13% |
| Brand | Verget |
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