Olivier Leflaive : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine 2021

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine 2021 by Olivier Leflaive

Tasting notes

Appearance
This wine reveals a beautiful, bright white hue.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens on elegant notes of white-fleshed fruits and subtle floral touches.

Palate
The attack is rich, full and fleshy, showcasing a lovely density of matter. The finish stretches out with precision, carried by a mineral freshness with hints of lemon and gunflint.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with shellfish, such as oysters or scallops, as well as with poultry in cream sauce.

Serving and cellaring

For an optimal tasting experience, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 12 and 14°C. Endowed with a lovely structure, it will evolve favourably in the cellar and can be enjoyed until around 2035.

The richness and tension of a Premier Cru from Chassagne-Montrachet

The estate

Located in Puligny-Montrachet, in the heart of Burgundy, the Olivier Leflaive estate was built up gradually throughout the 1980s. Today co-owned by Olivier and Patrick Leflaive, this property stands out for its dual identity: a 26-hectare wine estate of its own and a precision négociant activity. Certified High Environmental Value (HVE 3), the vineyard is cultivated with respect for the terroir. Technical management has been entrusted to Solène Panigai since 2024. Olivier Leflaive is also renowned for its comprehensive wine tourism offering.

The vineyard

The "Abbaye de Morgeot" climat is situated in the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet, below the road leading to Santenay. The vines, cultivated under the HVE 3 label, thrive at an altitude ranging between 230 and 250 metres. This footslope terroir rests on deep, clay-limestone soils dotted with small concretions known as ooliths, which give the wine its structure and minerality.

The vintage

The 2021 season was particularly demanding. The growing cycle began with severe frost episodes in early April, considerably reducing yields. April and May, cool and rainy, slowed the vine's development and heightened disease pressure. Fortunately, a spell of calmer weather in June allowed for good flowering, followed by favourable weather conditions from mid-August onwards, leading to hand-harvesting that began on 20 September.

Winemaking and ageing

For this Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine 2021, whole clusters are gently pressed before a 24-hour static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place entirely in oak barrels. Ageing extends over a total of 18 months: first in barrels (including 10% new wood), then the last six months in stainless steel tanks in order to harmonise the blend before bottling.

Grape variety

This wine is crafted exclusively from Chardonnay (100%).