Guffens Heynen Bourgogne Jeunes Vignes Derniers Jus 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Guffens Heynen
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Jeunes Vignes Derniers Jus
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâconnais (Pierreclos) / Bourgogne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 86-88 points (2022); Domaine highly regarded by Bettane & Desseauve and frequent high praise in Burgundy specialist press; market price estimate ~€50-€90 depending on retailer

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied, ample and fleshy Chardonnay: peach, white flowers, beeswax, orange oil, citrus zest and lightly toasted hazelnut with mineral, saline undertones and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster/seafood, creamy mushroom risotto, buttery fish, mild cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, miso-glazed cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Cantonese-style roast chicken.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; blend of first juices from young vines and later press fractions; fermented and aged ~16 months in concrete vats (minimal intervention).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Guffens-Heynen (Jean‑Marie & Maine Guffens) is a respected Mâconnais producer based in Pierreclos, known for meticulous viticulture and innovative vinification since the late 1970s.