Guffens Heynen Macon Pierreclos Tri de Chavigne 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Guffens Heynen
Label Name:
 
Macon Pierreclos Tri de Chavigne
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâcon-Pierreclos (Mâconnais, Burgundy).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted praise from critics across vintages: Wine Advocate (Tri de Chavigne: 2018 ~93pts; other vintages highly scored) and Burghound (89–91 for 2018); domaine repeatedly lauded (Bettane & Desseauve). See reviews and scores

Tasting Note
Citrus oil, pear, blanched almond, white flowers and nutmeg with intense concentration, saline minerality, racy acidity and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled lobster, roast chicken, creamy pasta with mushrooms. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, miso-glazed cod, lemongrass chicken, steamed fish with ginger and scallions.

Production Method
Hand-harvested with multiple selective picks (‘tri’); fermented and élevage in barrels (≈30% new oak); minimal intervention vinification to preserve terroir expression.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Guffens‑Heynen founded by Jean‑Marie and Maine Guffens (est. holdings from 1979) in Pierreclos; small, low-yield plots on steep limestone/clay slopes; highly regarded Mâconnais producer.