1er Jus des Hauts de Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed from 3 to 12 years after the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can evolve beautifully for longer.
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Pan-seared sea scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, or roasted chicken with wild chanterelles.
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Crafted by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, the '1er Jus des Hauts de Vignes' is a masterclass in precision and tension, showcasing why Guffens-Heynen is widely considered the qualitative equal of the finest Côte de Beaune estates. The term '1er Jus' (first juice) refers to Guffens' meticulous pressing philosophy, utilizing only the very first, gentlest press run where the purest fruit and most vibrant acidity reside. Sourced from high-altitude, wind-swept vineyard parcels ('Hauts de Vignes') in the Mâconnais, the grapes benefit from cooler microclimates that yield remarkable mineral drive. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on its fine lees in oak barrels, this cuvée bypasses traditional regional hierarchies to deliver a white Burgundy of monumental complexity, energy, and crystalline purity.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1979 by Belgian expatriates Jean-Marie Guffens and Maine Heynen, Domaine Guffens-Heynen is a legendary estate located in Vergisson, Burgundy, France (Le Chavigne, 71960 Vergisson). Renowned for defying regional hierarchies, the domaine is celebrated for producing monumental, mineral-driven Chardonnay from historic plots like En Chavigne. Jean-Marie Guffens's uncompromising winemaking philosophy combines low yields, natural yeast fermentations, and extended lees aging to yield whites of extraordinary tension and complexity. Official website: http://www.verget-bourgogne.fr.