{"title":"Pre-order Jean-Pierre Guyon 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eThe 2024 vintage at Domaine Jean-Pierre Guyon is a fascinating study in resilience. While many Burgundy growers struggled with a \"punishing\" season of relentless rain and mildew, Jean-Pierre used his high-intervention viticulture and specific cellar changes to produce wines that critics are calling surprisingly \"rich and hedonistic\" for such a difficult year.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is what changed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003e2024 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. The \"Clayver\" Revolution (Extended Elevage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest technical shift for the 2024 vintage (continuing a trial started in 2022) is a move toward a two-year aging process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Change\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instead of finishing the wines in oak, Guyon is now moving them after one year into \u003cstrong\u003eItalian \"Clayver\" ceramic vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Goal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ceramic is less permeable than oak, meaning less oxygen exposure. This protects the delicate floral aromatics—specifically the \"scent of roses\" he is famous for—while providing a stable environment for wines made with almost zero sulfur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Extreme Sorting \u0026amp; Low Yields\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weather in 2024 was \"destructive\" across the Côte de Nuits, with massive losses due to mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Impact: Yields were significantly down—in some areas of Vosne-Romanée and Nuits-Saint-Georges, production was reported to be \u003cstrong\u003e80% lower\u003c\/strong\u003e than average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuyon doubled down on his \"\u003cstrong\u003etri en nuage\u003c\/strong\u003e\" (cloud sorting). Because the mildew acted as a \"natural selection\" process, he had to be even more meticulous, hand-clipping only the healthiest berries to ensure no rot or \"off\" flavors entered the vats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. A Shift in \"Whole Bunch\" Philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2024, many winemakers abandoned whole-cluster fermentation because they feared the stems weren't ripe enough. Guyon did the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e He stayed true to his \u003cb\u003e100% whole-bunch\u003c\/b\u003e approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy?\u003c\/b\u003e In a cooler, wetter vintage like 2024, the potassium in the stems helps naturally raise the pH and soften the wine's acidity. By removing only the main bitter \"trunk\" of the stem but keeping the rest, he achieved a velvety texture and \"mid-palate weight\" that many of his neighbors lacked in 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Flavor Profile: \"The Roses of Vosne\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 2024 is generally considered a \"classic\" or \"gastronomic\" vintage (lighter and more acidic than the hot 2022\/2023 years), Guyon’s 2024s are reportedly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntense and concentrated:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite the rain, the low yields led to high concentration in the remaining fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly Floral:\u003c\/b\u003e Early tastings of the 2024 barrels show a distinct, deep scent of \u003cb\u003epink and white roses\u003c\/b\u003e, particularly in the \u003ci\u003eSavigny-lès-Beaune Les Peuillets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNuits-Saint-Georges Les Herbues\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary for the Collector:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024 will be a \"\u003cstrong\u003erare\u003c\/strong\u003e\" vintage for Guyon. Because of the tiny yields and the transition to a longer 24-month aging cycle (oak then ceramic), these wines will be released in \u003cstrong\u003every limited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease contact us to make a reservation of the 2024 vintage. We offer you the assurance of securing these wines, along with exclusive early-bird pricing. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:eddy.vandeputte@winesbio.com?SUBJECT=Reservation%20JP%20Guyon%202024\" title=\"Contact us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/1568\/3156\/collections\/Cellar.jpg?v=1780908841","url":"https:\/\/18m3tk-cp.myshopify.com\/collections\/pre-order-jean-pierre-guyon-2024.oembed","provider":"terroirhub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}