Olivier Leflaive - Montagny Blanc 1er Cru 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Olivier Leflaive
Country	France
Region	Burgundy
Subregion	Montagny
Varietal	Chard
Vintage	2022
Sku	39200
Size	750ml

  

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Olivier Leflaive is a family-run winery in Burgundy, France, established in 1984. They are dedicated to crafting high-quality wines while respecting the land and Burgundian traditions. Their philosophy emphasizes teamwork and a commitment to sharing their passion for wine with others. This is evident in their creation of a hospitality experience that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the world of Burgundy wine.

This 2022 Montagny showcases the welcome return to serenity in Burgundy, emerging from a vintage marked by above-average temperatures and exceptional sunshine - equivalent to an extra month of July. Sourced from the southern reaches of the Côte Chalonnaise at elevations of 290-370m, this Chardonnay blends fruit from several notable plots including Bonneveaux, Garchère, Vigne Couland, Sur le Cloux, and Champ Toizeaux. The 50-year-old vines, rooted in calcareous clay and marl soils, produce fruit that is hand-harvested and thoughtfully vinified: whole-cluster pressed, followed by both alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak, then aged for 12 months (80% in oak barrels with 12% new oak, 20% in stainless steel). The resulting wine offers delicate aromas of acacia honey, leading to a round mid-palate that finishes with engaging tension and a distinctive saline note. This refined expression pairs beautifully with regional specialties like pike terrine, crayfish gratin, or classic frog legs with parsley.

Subtle but still perceptible wood sets off the ultra-fresh and expressive aromas of Granny Smith apples, zest and a floral top note. The rich, delicious and equally vibrant medium weight flavors flash an appealing bead of minerality on the balanced and nicely crisp finale that is shaped by bright but not drying acidity. Solid quality here.