Guffens Heynen Macon Pierreclos Juliette et les Vieilles de Chavigne 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Guffens Heynen
Label Name:
 
Macon Pierreclos Juliette et les Vieilles de Chavigne
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Mâconnais) - Mâcon-Pierreclos
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94–96 pts (Oct 2023). Vinous (Neal Martin) 93 pts. Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) 96 pts

Tasting Note
White flowers, citrus zest, Asian pear and white peach with nutmeg and flinty saline minerality; satiny, highly concentrated palate with racy acidity and a long, incisive finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted chicken, grilled lobster, scallops, creamy pasta, aged Comté or Gruyère. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed cod, tempura, steamed white fish with ginger-soy, Thai green curry (lighter preparations).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Chardonnay; native-yeast fermentation in oak casks with ≈40–50% new oak, élevage sur lie, minimal intervention and limited filtration; organic/biodynamic practices in vineyard

Vineyard Info
Domaine Guffens‑Heynen was founded in 1979 by Jean‑Marie and Maine Guffens; ~5–6 ha around Pierreclos, Vergisson and Davayé. Small, highly sought production with organic practices and meticulous hand harvesting.