# Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)Dit (2021)

- **Producer:** Verget
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 11–13 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lemon, peach, butter, vanilla, cloves, biscuit, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)Dit 2021 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Saint-Véran appellation in Burgundy's Mâconnais. Produced by Maison Verget, a négociant house founded by Jean-Marie Guffens, the wine is sourced from plots near Pouilly-Fuissé on shallow limestone soils with a southern exposure. Verget is recognized for its commitment to expressing terroir purity and precision in its winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Verget is known for declining grape purchases if they don't meet strict quality standards.
- The 'Lieu (Inter)Dit' cuvée is made using first press juice, a sign of careful selection.
- Maison Verget was named 'Trading Business of the Year' by iDealwine in 2020.
- The vines for this cuvée are, on average, 50 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent minerality and bright acidity cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty fish, cleansing the palate. Its subtle complexity complements delicate seafood and poultry without overpowering them. The wine's structure also stands up well to the richness of certain cheeses.

## Wine making process

The Saint-Véran Lieu (Inter)Dit 2021 is produced from hand-harvested and meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes. Fermentation occurs over a long period in barrels, with some cuvées utilizing up to 25% new oak. The wine then undergoes 7 months of aging in barrels, incorporating regular bâtonnage (lees stirring). The 'Lieu (Inter)Dit' cuvée specifically uses first press juice.