Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos Le Chavigne 2016

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

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

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

About the wine:

There are a total of 8,000 bottles of this Mâcon-Pierreclos le Chavigne 2016, a superb wine that unfurls in the glass an elegant bouquet of Meyer lemon, preserved lemon and smoky reduction. It's powerful, ample and silky, with a deep, thick, acidic mouthfeel and a mouthwatering finish. Reminiscent of the lovely 2011.

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

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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