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Maison Verget - Pouilly-Fuissé La Roche 2016

Pouilly-Fuissé|White wine

4.3/5 (11 customers)

17/20

RVF

93/100

Robert Parker

“The 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé La Roche is the star of Domaine Verget this year; it unfolds in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow fruit, green pear, nutmeg, and marzipan. On the palate, it is powerful, full-bodied, and silky, with a rich, fruity core balanced by tart notes and a long, precise finish. It’s hard to find a better Mâconnais at this price.” (Wine Advocate, Robert Parker—2018)

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Estate

Maison Verget

Vintage

La Roche

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pouilly-Fuissé

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

Shallow, limestone-rich soil

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional and long-standing

Livestock Farming

7 months in barrels

Alcohol content

13%

Nose

Fresh and complex, with smoky and white floral aromas

Palate

Full-bodied and rich with mineral notes

Serve

12–13°C

Drink starting at

2018

Drink before

2026

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with veal sweetbreads in cream sauce, monkfish, rabbit with mustard, a cheese platter...

More information at Maison Verget

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

The Verget wine merchant is part of the Guffens-Heynen “trilogy,” where Jean-Marie Guffens, supported by his loyal right-hand man Julien Desplans, applies the tried-and-true methods he has used on his elite estate since the 1980s—methods that serve as a global benchmark for Chardonnay. The Mâconnais region remains the flagship here, but the company regularly purchases wines from the Chablis region, and, depending on the vintage, there are some fine cuvées from the Côte de Beaune. Pre-release reservations are particularly wise, as they offer the opportunity to purchase “terroir-neutral” wines in screw-cap bottles—proof that terroir isn’t always the sole determinant of quality. Finally, it’s worth noting that this is the place to stock up on Guffens aux Tourettes and Verget du Sud—at unbeatable value—which are featured in the Rhône Valley section of this guide. An exemplary shop.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2018 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

The 2016 Pouilly-Fuissé La Roche is the star of the Verget estate this year; it unfolds in the glass with aromas of crisp yellow fruit, green pear, nutmeg, and marzipan. On the palate, it’s powerful, full-bodied, and silky, with a rich, fruity core balanced by tart notes and a long, precise finish. It’s hard to find a better Mâconnais at this price.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)

Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Guffens has poured all his talent and high standards into this “haute couture” wine merchant, founded in 1990. Julien Desplans, a brilliant winemaker trained at Romanée-Conti, has been at the helm of Maison Verget since 2012. Named “Wine Merchant of the Year” by the RVF jury in 2020, the house is unanimously praised for its unparalleled winemaking, its highly discerning selection of grapes, and the precision of its pressing and aging processes. Let’s celebrate these 2019 vintages, a true testament to the house’s mastery.

Customer Rating

4.3/5

based on 11 reviews