Bourgogne - 2021 - Domaine Leflaive - 0,75L

A lively, crystalline Chardonnay that already reflects the precision and purity of Leflaive’s style, even at the regional level, in a fresh and taut vintage.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Bourgogne AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Certified biodynamic farming (Demeter, Biodyvin)
• Terroir: Parcels at the foot of the slope around Puligny-Montrachet, on light clay-limestone soils
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in oak barrels, aged for 12 months on fine lees in barrels (15–20% new), then 6 months in stainless steel tanks
• Alcohol: 12.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow, with crystalline brilliance
• Nose: Citrus, green apple, white flowers, and a hint of chalk
• Palate: Straight and lively, with vibrant acidity and fine texture
• Finish: Saline and taut, marked by citrus zest and a stony edge

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Sea bass tartare with preserved lemon
• 🥩 Steamed poultry with a light sauce
• 🍣 Sea bream sashimi, fresh seaweed
• 🧀 Fresh goat cheese, artisanal feta

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–11°C
• Decanting: Not necessary
• Opening time: 30 to 45 minutes in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar until 2027.

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine Leflaive, a pioneer of biodynamics in Burgundy, embodies the excellence of the great whites of the Côte de Beaune. Even at the regional level, their cuvées display remarkable precision. This 2021 Bourgogne Blanc is a perfect illustration: pure, vibrant, mineral — setting the tone from the very first step in the range.