Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos Le Chavigne 2016

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About wine:

Complex aromas, and on the palate, one wonders how Chardonnay from Mâconnais can produce such a high-quality wine. It is a concentrate of sunshine and candied citrus fruits, carried by the acidity of the vintage. A wine of great quality.

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Guffens has inspired many artisan winemakers in the Mâconnais region, and remains today an artist capable of producing a "simple" Mâcon wine worthy of the finest wines of the Côte d'Or, without adhering to the "terroir-caisse" system.He is a master of fractional pressing using a vertical press on very ripe grapes, a proponent of prolonged fermentation and a genius at aging. An elite taster, this outstanding winemaker continues to produce quantities on his small Mâconnais estate that are already too small to satisfy international demand.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

There are a total of 8,000 bottles of this 2016 Mâcon-Pierreclos le Chavigne, a superb wine that unfolds an elegant bouquet of Meyer lemon, candied lemon, and a smoky reduction in the glass. It is powerful, full-bodied and silky with a deep, thick and tangy palate and an enticing finish. It is reminiscent of the lovely 2011.

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

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Guffens has mastered the art of vinifying and enhancing Chardonnay. Tasting one of his vintages, even after ten years, is always a memorable experience. He divides his time between the haute couture winemaking of this estate, managing his Verget wine merchant business, his Château des Tourettes property in the Luberon, and Château Closiot in Barsac, where he produces great dry and sweet wines when the year allows. He has revealed the potential of the best terroirs in the Mâconnais region and developed interest in them. His great wines are universally acclaimed, stand the test of time and impress. The very low yields of the 2019 vintage meant that only three wines could be produced, with the presses going into 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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