Description
The wine owes its name to the old vines situated at an altitude of 400 metres, which enable Nicolas Delfaud to produce a Mâcon-Verzé that reflects his own style: precise and understated, far removed from any pretence. The wine’s complexity and maturity are matched by its minerality. The bouquet is distinct (with notes of white flowers and almonds), the intensity is thrilling and the finish is mouth-watering. A signature style that has established itself over the years as a true expression of the terroir. A truly beautiful wine!
What to eat with Nicolas Delfaud’s Le Bienheureux Mâcon-Verzé?
- Crispy sea bass
- Beaufort soufflé
- Salmon in cream sauce
- White meats and fish in sauce
- Chicken with lemongrass
- Halibut fillet with basil sauce.
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The Nicolas Delfaud
estate was established in autumn 2015 when he took on a 4-hectare vineyard lease in Saône-et-Loire, within the Mâcon-Verzé appellation. After working as a sommelier in Paris, he decided in 2009 to settle in the Mâconnais region to study for a BTS in viticulture and oenology at the CFPPA in Mâcon Davayé. From 2010 to 2017, he joined Château des Rontets (an organic estate in Fuissé) as a farm worker whilst beginning to establish his own estate. He then undertook the conversion of all his plots to organic farming. Verzé proved to be an excellent terroir, judging by tastings of his first vintages. Particular mention should be made of the excellent value for money offered by the wines from this young estate.
