Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos En Crazy 2016
88/100
Robert Parker
“Notes of honeyed peach, mandarin oil, and white flowers characterize the 2016 Mâcon-Pierreclos En Crazy. It is a medium-bodied, silky, and open wine that is expressive and easy to enjoy. Combining the first pressings from young vines with the second pressings from older vines, this produces Guffens’ finest Mâcon-Pierreclos cuvée. En Crazy is best enjoyed while young.” (Wine Advocate, Robert Parker, 2018)
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Eye
Golden, clear, pure
Nose
Elegant and aromatic, with rich complexity, ripe white fruit, exotic fruit, and spicy notes
Palate
Complex minerality and incredible length
Serve
At 11-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with parsley-crusted ham, andouillette sausage, Bresse chicken in cream sauce, goat cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-Star Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
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
Wine rated (2018 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Notes of honeyed peach, mandarin oil, and white flowers characterize the 2016 Mâcon-Pierreclos En Crazy. It is a medium-bodied, silky, and open wine that is expressive and easy to enjoy. Blending the first pressings from young vines with the second pressings from older vines, this produces Guffens’ finest Mâcon-Pierreclos cuvée; En Crazy is best enjoyed while young.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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.
Burghound
Rated: Recommended