Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos Le Chavigne 2016
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
91/100
Robert Parker
16/20
RVF
91/100
Burghound
"Top-notch"
“The aromas are complex, and on the palate, one wonders how a Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region can produce such a high-quality wine. It’s a concentration of sunshine and candied citrus, carried by the vintage’s acidity. A wine of exceptional quality.”(Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve). • Please note: limited quantities available.
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Eye
A beautiful, bright yellow color, crystal clear
Nose
Fresh and complex, with aromas of yellow fruit and pineapple
Palate
Beautiful minerality, with a long, fresh structure
Serve
At 11-12°C
Open
1–2 hours before
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with parsley-crusted ham, andouillette, Bresse chicken in cream sauce, goat cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
5-Star Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the wine:
The aromas are complex, and on the palate, one wonders how a Chardonnay from the Mâconnais region can produce such a high-quality wine. It’s a concentrated expression of sunshine and candied citrus, carried by the vintage’s acidity. Truly exceptional.
About the estate:
Although he has inspired many artisan winemakers in the Mâconnais region, Jean-Marie Guffens remains, even today, the artist capable of producing a “simple” Mâcon worthy of the finest wines of the Côte d’Or, without subscribing to the “terroir-for-profit” system.He is a master of fractional pressing using a vertical press on very ripe grapes, a proponent of extended fermentation, a genius at aging, and an elite taster; this unparalleled winemaker continues to produce, on his small Mâconnais estate, quantities that are already too small to meet international demand.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
There are a total of 8,000 bottles of this 2016 Mâcon-Pierreclos le Chavigne, a superb wine that unfolds in the glass with an elegant bouquet of Meyer lemon, candied lemon, and a smoky reduction. It is powerful, full-bodied, and silky, with a deep, rich, and tangy palate, as well as a tantalizing finish. It is reminiscent of the lovely 2011 vintage.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
Jean-Marie Guffens has mastered the art of winemaking and bringing out the best in Chardonnay. Tasting one of his vintages, even after ten years, is always a special experience. He divides his time between the estate’s “haute couture” winemaking, managing his wine merchant business Verget, his property Château des Tourettes in the Luberon, and Château Closiot in Barsac, where he produces great dry and sweet wines when the vintage allows. He has revealed the potential of the Mâconnais’ finest terroirs and sparked interest in them. His great wines are universally acclaimed, stand the test of time, and leave a lasting impression. The very low yields of the 2019 vintage allowed for the production of only three wines; the press wine will be included in the “Triangle” cuvée. The estate’s wines are sold en primeur. Our advice is to try your luck while also taking the time to explore the other properties of this exceptional winemaker.
Burghound
Wine rated 91/100
Rated: Recommended