OLIVIER LEFLAIVE PULIGNY MONTRACHET

Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet is a premium white Burgundy wine made from Chardonnay grapes in the Puligny-Montrachet appellation of France. Known for its elegance, finesse, and balanced character, it showcases a classic expression of Chardonnay from one of Burgundy's most renowned terroirs.

Tasting notes

1. Aromas: Characterized by floral lightness, citrus, and apple, with a nuanced minerality. The nose often includes hints of almond, toast, and baking spice, especially with age.
2. Palate: The wine typically presents a beautiful balance between minerality and a delicate, generous fruitiness. Flavors of apple, lemon, and hazelnut are common, accompanied by a vibrant, seamless acidity.
3. Finish: The finish is often long, refined, and mineral-driven, picking up more complexity as it evolves.
4. Structure: This is a wine of finesse, with a vibrant and lithe structure. It can be quite well-structured, particularly in its youth, and benefits from aging.

Food pairing

This elegant wine is an ideal match for:

1. Fish: Fillet of sole in a white butter sauce is a classic pairing.
2. Shellfish: It complements seafood like scallops and lobster beautifully.
3. Poultry: Roast chicken or turkey.
4. Cheeses: Enjoy with goat cheese or a mild, creamy Brie.
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Key characteristics

1. Terroir: The Leflaive family has been making wine in Puligny-Montrachet since 1635, and the wine is a reflection of the area's prized Kimmeridgian limestone soils.
2. Vinification: Olivier Leflaive is both a grower and a négociant, meaning they use grapes from both their own vineyards and from other top growers. The wines are often fermented and aged in a combination of new and used oak barrels, with the percentage of new oak adjusted for the specific wine.
3. Aging potential: With its vibrant structure and complex profile, this wine has excellent aging potential, with some vintages expected to show best a decade or more after release.