Guffens' 1991s are immensely successful wines. Among the Cote d'Or offerings, the 1991 Puligny-Montrachet-Les Enseigneres is light golden-colored, with a super, well-focused bouquet of honeyed melons, apples, and floral scents, rich, medium to full-bodied flavors, and a long, crisp, zesty finish. It is a classically made, textbook Puligny-Montrachet that should drink well for the next 5-6 years.
These are truly the wines of a genius. I suspect their quality is so high it will shake-up a lot of white burgundy producers who have been resting on their historical reputations for far too long. The wines of Guffens are proof of the great quality that can be achieved without compromise. For that, consumers who care should be thankful. Bravo to Jean-Marie Guffens-Heynen!
As the notes attest, Guffens is one of France's greatest white winemakers. The quality of his wines in so-so years such as 1991 shames many famous names. In 1992 the overall quality level is extraordinary.
A Peter Vezan Selection, various importers, including Estate Wines, San Rafael, CA, Ideal Wines & Spirits, Medford, MA, and Barrique Wine Co., Chicago, IL.