Wine rated (guide 2018) :
16,5/20
(Très bon vin)
Vineyard rated (guide 2019) :
2**Étoiles
(Ces très grands domaines, souvent dotés de terroirs fabuleux, sont des incontournables qui, par leur régularité et l'excellence de leur production, se doivent de figurer dans la cave des amateurs avertis)
About this wine :
Les Combes proposent avec jovialité une texture de chardonnay plus enveloppée mais complexe. L'aspect chaleureux en finale le fera évoluer plus vite dans le temps.
About the vineyard :
Boiling Jean-Marie Guffens puts at the service of this House of trading all his talent of négociant-vinificateur-éleveur. He has been refocusing on the Mâconnais wines for several years, which certainly have no equivalent in the region with regard to the volumes offered. One will especially love its Mâcon La Roche and Vergisson, or even its amazing Saint-Véran. Not to mention a Bourgogne Grand Elevage, which demonstrates that it is possible to produce such a generic wine when there is a know-how.
Wine rated (guide 2016) : 90/100 (Vin formidable)
About this wine : Le Pouilly-Fuissé Les Combes Vieilles Vignes 2015 vient de vignes exposées Nord et Sud, et 25% passent 7 mois en barriques neuves. Il présente un bouquet séduisant avec des notes de noix grillées qui complètent l'agrume, ainsi que de légers embruns marins qui apportent de la personnalité à ce vin. La bouche est très bien équilibrée avec une attaque sur la pêche, d'une acidité croquante avec beaucoup d'épices vers la finale. Nous aurions aimé plus de persistance, mais malgré tout il s'agit d'une très beau Pouilly-Fuissé.
Vineyard rated (guide 2019) : 4****Stars (The producers of very high-quality wines, those who are the glory of the French vineyard)
About the vineyard : Global reference of the chardonnay, Jean-Marie Guffens applies in its structure of trading recipes approved for 25 years on its elite field. It can rely on the complicit cooperation of his loyal second, Julien Desplans. Spearhead here remains the Mâconnais, but purchases on Chablis are fairly regular and depending on the vintages there are some fine cuvées in the Côte de Beaune. The booking of en-primeur will be smarter that this can give the opportunity to buy in the screw cap. Finally, it should be noted that it is at this address that can supply Guffens aux Tourettes and Verget du Sud, unbeatable great values commented in the Rhone Valley.
Benefit from the best prices on your favourite wines. Feel free to compare. If you find the same wine at a cheaper price elsewhere, we will refund the difference! See conditions
Place your order safely thanks to our banking partner.
More information
Services are delivered by professionals and your wine is delivered on time. We deliver more than 500.000 bottles every year. More information
We are at your disposal to answer all your queries. You can contact our customer service by email by clicking here.