Domaine Guffens-Heynen : Mâcon-Pierreclos "Tris de Chavigne" 2024

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Mâcon-Pierreclos "Tris de Chavigne" 2024 Domaine Guffens-Heynen

Tasting notes

Colour
The colour reveals a silvery yellow hue with subtle golden glints, of crystalline clarity.

Nose
The bouquet opens with aromas of ripe citrus fruits, such as lemon and pink grapefruit, mingled with notes of white peach, apricot and honey. Touches of white flowers harmonise with a minerality reminiscent of wet stone, before giving way to nuances of toasted bread and roasted pine nuts upon aeration.

Palate
The attack shows a lovely balance between fruity substance and refreshing acidity. The satiny, fluid texture accompanies flavours of white-fleshed fruit and finely crushed limestone. The finish lingers long, marked by saline notes and sweet spices.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine pairs harmoniously with herb-roasted poultry, delicate fish such as turbot or sole, as well as shellfish in cream sauce. It also goes very well with saffron risotto, subtle Asian dishes, or pressed cooked cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.

Service and storage

The Mâcon-Pierreclos "Tris de Chavigne" 2024 can be enjoyed now, but its potential allows it to develop in the cellar until around 2044.

Other characteristics

To promote optimal development and controlled breathing during ageing, this cuvée is sealed with DIAM corks.

The richness and minerality of a white wine from the Mâconnais

The estate

Founded in 1979 by a passionate Belgian couple, Domaine Guffens-Heynen is a benchmark in Burgundy, France. Located in the Mâconnais, the estate spans just over five hectares. Still run today by its founders, Jean-Marie and Maine Guffens-Heynen, the domaine stands out for its singular winegrowing approach. By rejecting conventional standards, the owners have demonstrated this region's ability to produce white wines of remarkable precision, faithfully reflecting their terroir of origin.

The vineyard

The vines destined for the Mâcon-Pierreclos flourish on steep hillsides situated between 250 and 350 metres in altitude. Benefiting from a southeast exposure, the plots rest on stony soils rich in clay and limestone. The estate follows a philosophy of minimal intervention, limiting ploughing to a single annual pass and maintaining permanent grass cover. This method, combined with the absence of leaf thinning, naturally controls the vines' vigour and achieves very low yields, thereby promoting greater concentration in the berries.

The vintage

The year 2024 was marked by particularly demanding weather conditions. After a very mild winter, spring and summer experienced heavy rainfall, reaching nearly double the usual averages, accompanied by low sunshine levels. These damp conditions required constant vigilance. The growing cycle was extended, pushing the harvest back to late September, which ultimately allowed the berries to reach ideal ripeness.

Winemaking and ageing

The production of the Mâcon-Pierreclos "Tris de Chavigne" 2024 begins with hand-harvesting carried out over five successive passes to pick the grapes at perfect ripeness. Gentle pressing is carried out using a vertical press, followed by a 48-hour settling period for the juice. Fermentation starts spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in oak barrels. Ageing takes place on the lees for around 18 months, with 25% new oak barrels, without stirring, allowing malolactic fermentation to occur naturally.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay