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Olivier Leflaive : Montrachet Grand cru 2021
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Description
Characteristics and tasting tips for the Montrachet Grand Cru 2021 by Olivier Leflaive
Tasting
Captivating in its concentration and precision, this white wine charms with its intense vitality throughout the tasting.
Food and wine pairings
Creamed veal sweetbreads or Bresse chicken with morels and white truffles make exceptionally refined pairings with this white wine.
Serving
For optimal enjoyment, serve between 12 and 14°C.
Ageing potential
This cuvée can be cellared until 2035.
A fresh, concentrated white Burgundy
The estate
Based in Puligny-Montrachet since 1635, Domaine Olivier Leflaive has carried on the tradition of great Burgundy wines, offering one of the finest expressions of Chardonnay in the world. At the helm of a leading estate in Burgundy, Olivier Leflaive has established himself as an iconic figure of the Côte de Beaune. Patiently assembled over time, Olivier Leflaive's vineyard now spans 17 hectares of vines located on the finest terroirs of Burgundy.
The vineyard
This Montrachet wine Grand Cru 2021 by Olivier Leflaive is crafted from terroirs located in the commune of Puligny, where vines averaging 45 years of age grow on clay-limestone soils.
Winemaking and ageing
Hand harvesting followed by pressing. Aged for 18 months (including 6 months after blending) in barrels (10% new).
Blend
Chardonnay (100%).
