Leflaive Olivier
Bourgogne Les Setilles 2022
| Denomination | AOC Bourgogne Blanc |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Burgundy (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 15 months (of which 5 months in stainless steel), 66% in oak barrels (of which 13% in new oak), 33% in stainless steel |
- Identity: 100% Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc designation, vintage 2022, alcohol content 13%
- Origin: plots between Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault on clay-limestone soils
- Aromatic profile: white flowers, peach, green apple, lime, mineral notes and toasted almond
- Ageing: 15 months between steel and oak; 66% in barrel (13% new), 33% in steel
- Pairings: ideal with aperitifs, fish, poultry and goat's cheese. Serve at 10-12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Les Setilles is an elegant still white wine from the prestigious Burgundy region. Made exclusively from Chardonnay, it displays a bright straw yellow colour. The aromatic profile releases hints of white flowers, peach, green apple and lime, accompanied by mineral notes and toasted almond. On the palate, this structured white wine is warm, full and vibrant, with a persistent finish. Its versatility makes it an ideal gastronomic pairing to accompany goat's cheese, white meats, fish and dishes enriched with butter.
Where it comes from
This cuvée takes its name from the location of the Olivier Leflaive winery. It is created from a careful blend of plots situated in the renowned wine-growing villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault. The vineyards are located at around 250 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils, which impart a distinct mineral character to the wine. Through the use of estate-owned vines and grapes selected under strict agronomic control, Olivier Leflaive obtains high-quality raw material that faithfully reflects the expression of the region's terroir.
How it is produced
After a harvest carried out largely by hand, the grapes undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing to extract a clear must. Ageing lasts fifteen months and takes place both in stainless steel tanks and in oak barrels, some of which are new. This specific vinification technique allows the freshness preserved by the steel to be integrated with the aromatic roundness conferred by the wood, ensuring excellent balance on the palate and an interesting potential for evolution.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Puligny-Montrachet, the elegant cuvée Les Setilles celebrates the expertise of Olivier Leflaive, skilfully blending grapes from prized plots located between Puligny and Meursault. This refined pure Chardonnay, matured in oak, stands out for its remarkable versatility, becoming the most iconic label of the maison. Acclaimed by critics, the 2022 vintage offers a warm and lively sip, able to elegantly enhance both aperitifs and rich, butter-based dishes.
Awards
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
89/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
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 Bourgogne Les Setilles 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Bourgogne AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Vendor | Leflaive Olivier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Puligny-Montrachet, the elegant cuvée Les Setilles celebrates the expertise of Olivier Leflaive, skilfully blending grapes from prized plots located between Puligny and Meursault. This refined pure Chardonnay, matured in oak, stands out for its remarkable versatility, becoming the most iconic label of the maison. Acclaimed by critics, the 2022 vintage offers a warm and lively sip, able to elegantly enhance both aperitifs and rich, butter-based dishes. |
| Origin | Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault (Burgundy, France) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous clay, mixed clay |
| Production technique | Pneumatic pressing of the grapes (80% crushed bunches, 20% destemmed) |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed using a pneumatic press; 80% of the bunches are crushed and 20% are destemmed. |
| Aging | 15 months (of which 5 months in stainless steel), 66% in oak barrels (of which 13% in new oak), 33% in stainless steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |