2018 Guffens-Heynen Pouilly-Fuissé Les Trois C, Maconnais Burgundy
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Diam. Traditionally this wine (previously called Pouilly-Fuissé C.C) has been a blend of fruit from two 40- to 50-year-old parcels on the steep, chalky western slope of the Roche de Vergisson, in the La Côte and En Carmentrant vineyards (hence the 'C.C' tag). This year sees the addition of a third parcel, Les Crays, so now it is Les Trois C.
La Côte, which sits directly below the majestic rock, faces north-east and offers a cool, mineral line. The south-facing vines in En Carmentrant add in the fleshy texture. Les Crays is a beautiful located vineyard, sitting mid slope, on the steep 'belly' of la Roche de Vergisson. The vineyard’s cool soils—made up of limestone scree—brings a beautiful mineral lift and structural austerity to this blend.
A touch of press wine from the Estate's other lots of Pouilly-Fuissé brings structure, as does the fact that the wine was raised in 50% new oak. The Kelley note below nails this. Layered, racy, complex and long. This is simply superb white Burgundy.
Guffens's longstanding cuvée "C C" gains an additional consonant this year, thanks to the inclusion of his holdings in Les Crays, becoming the 2018 Pouilly-Fuissé Les Trois C., a lovely wine bursting with aromas of lemon rind, wheat toast and confit citrus. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with good cut and concentration, concluding with a pure and mouthwatering finish.
90-92+ 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 | 90-92 |
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