Hauts Vignes
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto
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Crafted by the iconoclastic Jean-Marie Guffens, the 'Hauts Vignes' represents the pinnacle of what the Mâconnais can achieve when treated with grand cru care. Defying traditional Burgundy hierarchies, Guffens utilizes these wind-swept, limestone-rich parcels near the famous Roche de Vergisson to capture an extraordinary tension. The high elevation preserves a piercing, electric acidity, while Guffens's signature low yields, natural yeast fermentations, and extended lees contact impart a rich, multi-layered texture. It is a wine that tells the story of a rebel winemaker who proved that humble appellations can yield whites of breathtaking mineral complexity and energy.
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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.