Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Luberon mountain chain, lies the beautiful Château des Tourettes in France. This stunning estate, owned and operated by renowned winemaker Jean-Marie Guffens, boasts a rich terroir of limestone soil and a cool, mountainous climate that is ideal for winemaking. With over five stars in Burgundy and one in Bordeaux, Guffens has now achieved a seventh star for his Provençal estate, with the potential for even more accolades in the future.
After acquiring the estate in 1997, Guffens and his wife Maine Heynen have poured their hearts and expertise into crafting exceptional wines from the grapes grown on their land. Taking a step back from his work in Burgundy, Guffens has dedicated more time to perfecting his Provençal estate, resulting in a streamlined range of high-quality wines that showcase the unique terroir and the skillful winemaking techniques of Burgundy.
Among the must-try wines from Château des Tourettes is the Tinus Blanc Pure Nature 2022, a blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Chardonnay. Fermented wild and aged in concrete without any fining or filtration, this wine offers a beautifully textured and aromatic experience, with flavors of orange, apricot, and peach, balanced by a touch of salinity.
For a more full-bodied white wine, the Tinus Chardonnay Plateau de l'Aigle 2022 is a must-try. Made from the purest and most tense free-run juices, and aged in barrels and concrete vats, this wine boasts rich flavors of hazelnut oil, quince, pineapple, and apricot, with a refreshing touch of citrus and chalky acidity.
For red wine lovers, the Tinus Rouge d'une Nuit 2022 is a unique blend of Syrah and Cabernet left overnight on the marc of old-vine Grenache. This process results in a vibrant red wine, bursting with notes of peppery spice and red berry fruit, and a poppy-seed finish.
And for a truly special experience, try the 18 de Moyenne Blanc, a multi-vintage wine that brings together different proportions of Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Sauvignon Blanc. Stored on lees and refreshed each year with new vintage wines, this wine offers a complex yet refreshing blend of chalky fruits, waxy textures, and a pinch of food-friendly phenolics.
Overall, the wines from Château des Tourettes are a testament to the passion, skill, and dedication of Jean-Marie Guffens and his commitment to creating exceptional wines in his Provençal estate. So why not indulge in a bottle or two and experience the flavors of France's finest wines?
