Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Idiosyncrazy 2008
Burgundy
White
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New name for the cuvée "En Crazy" (taken from a nickname Robert Parker gave Jean-Marie Guffens: Crazy Belgium) and a change of appellation for this blend of juices mainly from the young vines of "Chavigne": first pressed juices and the end of presses of "Tris des Hauts de Chavigne", to which we added the harvest of a parcel of Saint Veran in 2008. A very rich wine with good acidity and a long finish. A great cuvée!
Features
Estate
Domaine Guffens-Heynen
Cuvée
Idiosyncrazy
Vintage
2008
Designation
Bourgogne
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Juices mainly from the young vines of "Chavigne" (first juices, presses and end of presses from the Tris des Hauts de Chavigne).
Viticulture
crops are grown using simple, natural methods, with no chemical treatments, and the vines are fertilized with manure and ploughed twice a year.
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
gentle pressing using vertical pressure, precisely adapted to the nature of each crop
Breeding
on fine lees for 8 months
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
golden, limpid, pure
Nose
elegant and aromatic with rich complexity, ripe white fruit, exotic fruit, spicy notes
Mouth
complex minerality and incredible length
Serve
at 11-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2015
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un jambon persillé, une andouillette, un poulet de Bresse à la crème, des fromages de chèvre... <br/>
Domaine Guffens-Heynen
Burgundy
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star rated estates (Outstanding producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the domain :
Jean-Marie Guffens may have inspired many artisan winemakers in the Mâconnais region, but he remains the artist capable of producing a "simple" Mâcon worthy of the finest Côte d'Or wines, without adhering to the "terroir-caisse" system.A master of fractional vertical pressing of very ripe grapes, an adept at prolonged fermentation and a genius at ageing, an elite taster, this outstanding winemaker continues to produce on his small Mâcon estate quantities that are already too small to satisfy international demand.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
Jean-Marie Guffens has mastered the art of vinifying and sublimating Chardonnay. Tasting one of his cuvées, even after ten years, is always a great moment. He divides his time between the haute-couture vinifications of this estate, the management of his negoce Verget, his property Château des Tourettes in the Luberon and Château Closiot, in Barsac, where he makes great dry and sweet wines when the year allows. He has revealed the potential of the best terroirs in the Mâconnais region and raised interest in them. His great wines are unanimously acclaimed, stand the test of time and impress. The very low yields of the 2019 vintage meant that only three wines could be made; the presses will be found in the Triangle cuvée. The estate's wines are sold en primeur. Our advice is to try your luck, while not forgetting to take an interest in the other properties of this exceptional winemaker.
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Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. CLAUDE L. Published on 13/09/2015
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Note and review by M. ROBERT JEAN C. Published on 01/03/2014
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Note and review by M. JEAN PHILIPPE A. Published on 21/09/2012
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