Premiers Jus
⏳ Drikkevindue
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted veal chops with chanterelles, classic lobster thermidor
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
The 'Premiers Jus' cuvée from Domaine Guffens-Heynen is a masterclass in revolutionary winemaking, born from Jean-Marie Guffens' radical philosophy. Literally translating to 'first juices,' this rare bottling is crafted exclusively from the very first press run of his finest Chardonnay grapes, typically from his legendary plots in Pierreclos or Vergisson. Guffens believes this initial, gently released juice contains the highest concentration of natural acidity, vibrant mineral tension, and pure fruit expression. Produced only in exceptional vintages when the fruit achieves perfect phenolic ripeness, this cuvée defiantly bypasses traditional Burgundian classifications. It is celebrated worldwide for its monumental power, laser-like precision, and an ability to easily rival, or even surpass, the famous Grand Crus of the Côte de Beaune.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Domaine Guffens-Heynen blev grundlagt i 1979 af det belgiske ægtepar Jean-Marie Guffens og Lydie Heynen og har hjemme i den maleriske landsby Vergisson i Mâconnais i Bourgogne. Jean-Marie Guffens er bredt anerkendt som en revolutionerende visionær, der forvandlede det sydlige Bourgognes omdømme gennem et kompromisløst markarbejde, streng manuel selektering i flere omgange ('tries') under høsten og et præcist, minimalistisk arbejde i vinkælderen. Vingården er verdenskendt for at skabe ekstraordinært koncentrerede, mineralske og lagringsværdige hvide bourgogner fra ikoniske lieu-dits som En Chavigne og La Roche i Pouilly-Fuissé samt Mâcon-Pierreclos – vine, der jævnligt måler sig med de ypperste Grand Crus fra Côte de Beaune.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay