2018 Guffens-Heynen Saint-Véran, Maconnais Burgundy
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Guffen’s Saint-Véran is drawn from low-yielding vines in Les Carettes (a clay-based terroir strewn with white rocks in Davayé) blended with the press wines from two of the commune’s blue-chip sites: Clos des Poncetys and La Combes. La Combes lies on a south-facing slope that brings freshness. Poncetys is a small vineyard that lies below the Vergisson rock, that Guffens credits with the ability to produce ultra-pure wines with tremendous stuffing and extract.
The 2018 is so floral, citrussy and juicy. Yes, it’s powerful but the power is hemmed in by the rocky, powdery structure and racy freshness. I find it more racy than open-knit today. And again, it was one of my favourites from the tasting.
The 2018 Saint-Véran was quite shy when I tasted it, revealing hints of citrus fruit, white peaches and spring blossom. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and nicely concentrated, with lively acids and a precise finish. This bottling contains Guffens's Saint-Véran press wine, which lends it a more giving, open-knit personality than the Clos des Poncetys.
87-89 points William Kelley The Wine Advocate
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy, Maconnais |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 87-89 |
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