Fine Wines Tasted!
Our score: 9.25/10
Wow! This Les Combes Vieilles Vignes exemplifies one of Verget’s most promising plots, showcasing an exceptional balance and finesse! The bouquet is gently smoky, with a delicate oak interplay, highlighted by ripe, elegant fruit aromas. On the palate, the wine exudes a refined elegance, with vibrant acidity that enhances the lively fruit character, creating a truly attractive and enjoyable profile. Sourced from a prestigious plot near Le Montrachet, the wine benefits from limestone-rich soils that add intensity and a mineral backbone. Philippe Colin meticulously selects grapes from this site, with fermentation in oak barrels to enhance depth. Aging in a mix of new and seasoned French oak, along with careful bâtonnage, lends complexity and finesse to this poised, harmonious wine—a remarkable testament to Colin’s craftsmanship and a highly recommended find!
Thomas Parker MW - 95 points
This may not be Premier Cru, but it is often Verget's top wine - albeit not quite as thick and viscous as Sur la Roche. The vines face both North (30%) and South (70%) and Verget picked the grapes in three separate "tris" - as at Domaine Guffens. This leads to grapes of different ripeness and acidity levels. These are fermented separately and then blended together for oak ageing in barrel - of which 25% is new. A knockout success in 2023, the nose here is immediately impressive, guarded with freshness and youthful vigour, yet showing seductive, ripe stone fruit, pure and fine wood spice, lemon oil and struck flint. The palate follows in the same vein, with multi-dimensional fruit ranging from zesty citrus through to fleshy orchard fruit. Most impressive is the structure, everything is beautifully contained by deceptively bright acidity and pithy structure. The wood is subsumed by the sheer density of fruit, subtly complementing the flavours and giving more in terms of structure and silkiness than outright spice. Very long and expansive on the finish, this is the star of the vintage chez Verget this year. Very impressive. (8/2024)
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub-Region | Pouilly Fuisse |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Bok Rating | 9.25/10 Stars |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Brand | Verget |
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