Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos Le Chavigne 2016

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

The aromas are complex, and on the palate, one wonders how 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. A wine of exceptional quality.

About the estate:

While he has inspired many artisan winemakers in the Mâconnais region, Jean-Marie Guffens remains, even today, the master craftsman capable of producing a "simple" Mâcon worthy of the finest wines of the Côte d'Or, without succumbing 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, and a genius of aging; an elite taster, this unparalleled winemaker continues to produce on his small Mâconnais estate quantities that are already too limited to meet international demand.

Robert Parker - 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 and a tantalizing finish. It is reminiscent of the lovely 2011 vintage.

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

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 haute couture winemaking at this estate, managing his Verget wine merchant business, his property Château des Tourettes in the Luberon, and Château Closiot in Barsac, where he produces great dry and sweet wines when the vintage permits. He has revealed the potential of the best terroirs in the Mâconnais region 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 pressings will be included in the Triangle cuvée. The estate’s wines are sold en primeur. Our advice is to take a chance on them while also exploring the other properties of this exceptional winemaker.

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