Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 92 (2021); Vinous (Neal Martin) 87; Burghound 90; Wine-Searcher aggregate ~91; Wine Advocate praise: “routinely one of the best generic bottlings. ”

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus and green apple with white flowers and chalky minerality; subtle vanilla/oak and stone-fruit richness, saline edge, bright acidity and a refined, medium-bodied finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, grilled/poached fish, creamy pasta, soft goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso-glazed black cod, steamed fish with ginger & scallion.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; long gentle pneumatic pressing, 24‑hour settling; fermentation in oak (≈10% new). Aged ~12 months in barrels then ~6 months in tank; light fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, a historic Puligny-Montrachet family domaine and biodynamics pioneer, produces top Côte de Beaune whites including premiers and grands crus with strict parcel selection and traditional élevage.