Leflaive Olivier
Chassagne-Montrachet Houilleres 2018
| Denomination | AOC Chassagne-Montrachet |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 16 months (of which 4 months in stainless steel tanks) 100 % oak barrels (of which 22% new oak) |
Description
Still white wine from Chassagne-Montrachet, 13% ABV, produced by Olivier Leflaive, 2018 vintage. A wine that tells the story of a family that has made Burgundy its home. 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are carefully pressed and aged for 16 months, four of which in stainless steel tanks and the remainder in oak barrels. The calcareous clay soil gives the wine a unique complexity. Aromas of hawthorn and honeysuckle mingle with hazelnut and fresh butter. The palate is soft and lingering, lifted by a lovely minerality. A charming and quite imposing wine, perfect for pairing with fish and seafood dishes.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Just after the First World War, Olivier’s grandfather, Joseph Leflaive was faced with the failure of his steel factory in Saint-Etienne.
His investments in Burgundy were all he had left and he decided to enlarge his wine estate. It became a family-run operation covering some 35 hectares. His son, Joseph Régis, was in insurance and along with his brother Vincent, decided to take over the reins in 1953.
The estate soon began producing top-flight wines, mainly due to the arrival of air conditioning in Puligny in the 1970s. This was a major step for winemakers in this village which sits two meters above the water table and as such, had no underground cellars. Read more
| Name | Olivier Leflaive Chassagne Montrachet Houilleres 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Chassagne-Montrachet AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Leflaive Olivier |
| Climate | Altitude: 230-250 m above sea level |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay. |
| Harvest | 100 % hand harvested. |
| Wine making | On arrival at our winery, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed using a pneumatic press. 100 % crushed grapes. |
| Aging | 16 months (of which 4 months in stainless steel tanks) 100 % oak barrels (of which 22% new oak) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |