It was once more in 1979 when Jean-Marie Guffens established his well-known Mâconnais property Domaine Guffens-Heynen which was later joined by his negociant arm, Verget.
Nonetheless inside the late Nineties Maine Heynen and Jean-Marie Guffens moved south, to the Luberon, the place they bought and revitalized an property known as Château des Tourettes. He replanted the vineyards, which can be at 420 m and thus have a cooler microclimate than many inside the space, and now have pretty slightly little bit of limestone.
Presently there are 15 hectares of vines proper right here, with a wide range of sorts, every white and pink. He bottles the whole thing as Vin de France, on account of Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, two of the varieties he has, aren’t allowed beneath the AOC Luberon tips.
Tinus is the title of his grandfather, and that’s his premium differ.
THE WINES
Tinus Grand Blanc 2016 Vin de France
Beautiful matchstick low cost on the nostril alongside the pear and peach fruit, along with some citrus. The palate has fairly weight and texture with good low cost together with curiosity. A stunning wine. 95/100
Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de L’Aigle 2020 Vin de France
Fermented and aged in barrels (25% new) for eight months, sooner than subsequent ageing in concrete vats for ten months That’s linear and focused and mineral with fairly component to the spice, pear and peach fruit. Truly good depth and depth. Mineral, sophisticated and great. 95/100
Tinus Raisins Rotis 2017 Vin de France
Roussanne 40%, Viognier 40%, Marsanne 20%. Sophisticated and layered with pear, peach, apples and minerals with some richness however moreover some stoniness. Very expressive. 94/100
UK availability: Roberson