This Bourgogne Blanc receives what Jean-Marie Guffens describes as a "Grand Elevage" - that is to say a similar method of production as his single vineyard wines. Made from grapes picked from old vines in the Peronne Les Légeresand Macon Charnay vineyards, it is matured for 10 months in oak barrels with 10% new oak. Bright straw in colour with a peachy, full-fruited nose that has an immediate juiciness, there is just a lick of sweet spice in the background. The palate is silky and seamless, led by orchard fruit but with a distinct savoury edge. Pure and immediate drinking pleasure.
The 2023 Bourgogne Blanc Grand Élevage is broad and generous, offering up aromas of pear, toasted nuts and honeysuckle, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate, concluding with a buttery finish.
Made just like Jean-Marie Guffens’ single-vineyard wines. Made from grapes picked from old vines in the Mâcon-Péronne Les Légères and Mâcon-Charnay vineyards, it is matured for 10 months in oak barrels with 10% new oak. NB listed as plain ‘Bourgogne Blanc’ on the Farr Vintners site. Rich and racy. Crystal-clear expression and with very rewarding rich fruit underneath. Real grip on the palate. VGV (JR)
