Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Saint-Véran Cuvée Unique 2013
Burgundy
White
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17,5/20
RVF
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90/100
Robert Parker
"A very pure Chardonnay, with a ripe, honeysuckle nose. The vintage has been criticized, but here it shows fine balance, the result of a very ripe harvest. The woodiness is mellow, giving fine toasty aspects that lengthen the wine's persistence. A great gastronomic wine" (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF)
Features
Estate
Domaine Guffens-Heynen
Cuvée
Cuvée Unique
Vintage
2013
Designation
Saint-Véran
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
Clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Fermentation took place entirely in barrels until mid-November. No stirring of the lees to preserve freshness.
Breeding
In barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright gold
Nose
Complex, with aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit such as peach, but also pear and light toasted notes.
Mouth
Full-bodied, rich and precise, it is powerful and voluminous. The aftertaste ends on a beautiful sensation of freshness.
Serve
12-13°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Sublimate mackerel rillettes, toupinel poached eggs, Neapolitan pizza, veal escalope with cream and morels.
Domaine Guffens-Heynen
Saint-Véran
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
Rated (2014 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2013 Saint-Véran "Cuvée Unique" has a well-defined bouquet with scents of lime blossom, lemon sorbet and yellow thyme unfolding in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a crisp acid thread interwoven by vibrant citrus, leading to a lively, taut finish with subtle marine influences. A very fine achievement.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (guide 2021) 17.5/20 (Grand vin)
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 wine:
A very pure Chardonnay, with a ripe, honeysuckle nose. The vintage has been criticized, but here it shows fine balance, the result of a very ripe harvest. The woodiness is well-balanced, giving fine toasty aspects that lengthen the wine's persistence. A great gastronomic wine.
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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