Olivier Leflaive : Montrachet Grand cru 2021

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%).