Category: | White Wines |
Sub-Category: | White Wines |
Producer: | Guffens Heynen |
Label Name: | Pouilly Fuisse Cuvee Unique |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (M |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
Acidity: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 91-93 pts (Sep 9, 2022); Vinous ~91; IWC/Vinous tasting notes also positive
Tasting Note
Citrus zest, white flowers, confit orange, mint and nutmeg; full-bodied, layered and concentrated with a creamy, slightly lactic texture and long, chalky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: scallops, sole meuni
Production Method
Selection of best barrels; natural fermentation in Burgundy oak (partially new), long élevage 15–18 months on fine lees, minimal bâtonnage and little/no filtration.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Guffens-Heynen (since 1976), based in Pierreclos in the M