Guffens Heynen Pouilly Fuisse C.C. 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Guffens Heynen
Label Name:
 
Pouilly Fuisse C.C.
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Mâconnais / Pouilly‑Fuissé)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 92 pts; William Kelley (Wine Advocate) 91–93 pts for the 2022 vintage

Tasting Note
White peach, pear, orange oil and mandarin with nutmeg, toasted almond and saline, slightly fumé nuances; medium‑full, satiny texture with bright acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted turbot, scallops, lobster, chicken in cream, veal, aged Comté. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger/soy, richer sushi (e.g., salmon/otoro), mild Thai coconut curry.

Production Method
Blend of free‑run (no pressings) juice from north Roche de Vergisson; gentle pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation in a mix of stainless and used French oak, élevage on lees (c. 8–10 months); no fining/filtration reported.

Vineyard Info
Cult domaine in the Mâconnais founded by Jean‑Marie Guffens (late 1970s); ~5–6 ha around Vergisson/Pierreclos, low yields, minimal intervention/organic practices and a reputation for exceptional Chardonnay.