Macon-Villages by Maison Verget

Structure

Bodyfull

Acidityhigh

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: citrus, apple, white flower, pear

Palate: lemon, green apple, mineral, saline

A fresh, value Maconnais white with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean, mineral finish.

What it pairs with

Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.
Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua Find quenelle de brochet sauce nantua on TableJourney →
The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.

How to serve Macon-Villages

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Salade lyonnaise, Cervelle de canut, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A friendly, well-priced Macon-Villages in the Verget range.

1990: Maison Verget founded

Facts

Producer: Maison Verget · visiting guide
Grapes: Chardonnay (100%)
Classification: Village (Maconnais, AOC)
Oak: Fermented in steel and older oak
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 14 to 24 at retail
Drinking window: 2-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Macon-Villages

What does Macon-Villages taste like?

On the nose, citrus, apple, white flower, pear. On the palate, lemon, green apple, mineral, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A fresh, value Maconnais white with citrus, orchard fruit and a clean, mineral finish.

When should I drink Macon-Villages?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Macon-Villages?

Salade lyonnaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Cervelle de canut and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate.

What grapes are in Macon-Villages?

The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Maconnais, AOC).

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