Guffens-Heynen Mâcon-Pierreclos '1er Jus de Chavigne' 2022

Out of thousands of continually changing different listings at Noble Rot, we've probably drunk more Guffens-Heynen wines than any other. These are world-class Burgundies that can easily rival the great Grand Crus of the Côte d’Or.

Now in his mid-sixties, Jean-Marie's story is a roller-coaster ride of epic highs and lows most people can only imagine, and is among the most remarkable of any winemaking great. 

Whether tri-harvesting grapes from the same vineyard at different ripeness levels to add depth, or improvising élevage in an array of different barrels and tanks, Jean-Marie could be Mâconnais wine’s answer to Miles Davis – although, as a Pink Floyd devotee, he’d probably opt for Roger Waters instead.

Read the full story in 'Portrait of an Iconoclast' (Noble Rot, Issue 23). Better still, uncork one of Jean-Marie's scintillating new releases and revel in the tension, textural richness, and stony/chalky/saline minerality.

Although still very youthful – citrus zest and crisp stone fruit to the fore – this is starting to show an exotic twist with a bit of air. Racy and electric, there's a smoky undertone that keeps you coming back for more. 93/95 Points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate