Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Mâcon-Pierreclos Tri de Chavigne 2018
93+/100
Robert Parker
89-91/100
Burghound
"The 2018 Mâcon-Pierreclos Tri de Chavigne makes a brilliant first impression, opening up in the glass with notes of citrus oil, crisp Anjou pear, blanched almonds, white flowers, and nutmeg. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is strikingly intense, with an elegant, textured attack and racy acidity. Still tightly wound following its recent bottling, this wine has a long and glorious future ahead of it. This cuvée was crafted from three harvests spread over 12 days at the high-altitude vineyards of Guffens au Chavigne and was aged in barrels, approximately 30% of which were new.” (Wine Advocate 2020) • Please note: limited quantities available!
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Nose
Notes of white flowers, citrus oil, pear, almonds, and nutmeg
Palate
Intense, deep, and concentrated, with an elegant, textured palate and a racy acidity
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2045
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with chicken spring rolls, Corsican-style stuffed eggplant, lemongrass chicken salad, zucchini stuffed with brocciu...
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 (2020 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Mâcon-Pierreclos Tri de Chavigne makes a brilliant first impression, opening up in the glass with notes of citrus oil, crisp Anjou pear, blanched almonds, white flowers, and nutmeg. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it is strikingly intense, with an elegant, textured attack and racy acidity. Still tightly wound following its recent bottling, this wine has a long and glorious future ahead of it. This cuvée was crafted from three harvests spread over 12 days at the high-altitude vineyards of Guffens au Chavigne and was aged in barrels, approximately 30% of which were new.
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
Wine rated 89–91 out of 100
Rated: Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. PATRICK C. Posted on September 19, 2025
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