Croux et Petits Croux
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release.
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roasted sea bass, creamy mushroom risotto, veal chops in white wine sauce
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Hailing from the steep, limestone-rich slopes of Vergisson, the Pouilly-Fuissé 'Croux et Petits Croux' is a masterclass in tension and concentration by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens. This cuvée blends fruit from the historic 'Croux' and 'Petits Croux' parcels, situated on east-facing clay-limestone soils that catch the morning sun. Guffens' uncompromising approach shines here: harvesting in multiple meticulous passes ('tries') to capture perfect maturity, followed by natural yeast fermentation and extended aging on the lees in oak barrels. The result is a monumental white Burgundy that defies regional hierarchies, balancing rich stone fruit and citrus notes with a profound, chalky minerality and a saline, driving finish that rivals the grand crus of the Côte d'Or.
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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.