Domaine Guffens-Heynen - Saint-Véran - 1er Jus - White - 2023

Wine:

From the first pressings of grapes harvested at the Les Combes vineyard, the 2023 White Saint-Véran Premiers Jus shows remarkable tension, a rarity for this vintage. Carried by freshness and a bright, zesty edge, it delivers juicy fruit with subtle toasted and smoky notes, all wrapped in refinement and elegance. A beautiful wine, vibrant and full of character. Rated 93–95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested grapes. First press juices. Vinification in barrels, aged for 12 months.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Fish with creamy flesh, seafood, mushroom risotto.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2045.

Jean-Marie Guffens is the undisputed benchmark of the Mâconnais, celebrated by the French press as nothing less than “the greatest Chardonnay winemaker in the world.” He smashes every standard. His 2023 White wines stand proudly alongside the most prestigious Burgundy estates, and every enthusiast knows just how prized his wines are.

Like the finest Burgundies, they age beautifully and consistently sit at the very top of the rankings. At Maison Verget, Guffens continues to craft brilliant Burgundies, especially in the Mâconnais, and it’s a house we value deeply, with whom we’ve built a long and trusted partnership.