Domaine Leflaive : Mâcon-Verzé 2016

Characteristics and tasting tips for Domaine Leflaive's Mâcon-Verzé 2016

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a pale, luminous yellow hue.

Nose
The bouquet opens with aromas of crisp orchard fruit and citrus, accompanied by delicate notes of white flowers. With aeration, subtle hints of crème pâtissière and honey emerge, underscored by a lovely minerality.

Palate
The attack reveals a silky texture that coats the palate. This white wine stands out for its lively, refreshing acidity, leading to a pure, clean and deeply saline finish.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with pan-fried white fish, seafood or poultry served with a light cream sauce.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, this Mâcon-Verzé 2016 is best served at a temperature of between 10 and 12°C.

The purity of a great Burgundy Chardonnay from Domaine Leflaive

The estate

The family's winemaking history dates back to 1717, but Domaine Leflaive as it exists today was founded in the 1920s under the leadership of Joseph Leflaive. Located in Puligny-Montrachet, in Burgundy, this iconic French estate is renowned worldwide for its great white wines. A true pioneer, the estate has been fully biodynamic since 1997. Today, Brice Bricheteau de la Morandière runs the estate, upholding a philosophy centred on respect for nature, meticulous observation of the terroirs and remarkable technical precision.

The vineyard

The grapes for this Mâcon-Verzé come from the Mâcon-Verzé appellation, in the Mâconnais. The vineyard extends over several plots with clay-limestone soils, sometimes rich in flint. Farmed biodynamically since 2004, these vines receive meticulous care, with controlled yields and a deep respect for biodiversity, so as to express the full singularity of the terroir.

Winemaking and ageing

After hand-harvesting at optimal ripeness, the bunches are gently pressed on site. The must is then transported daily to the cellars in Puligny-Montrachet. This Mâcon-Verzé 2016 is vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks for around fifteen months, preserving all the freshness and aromatic purity of the fruit.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.