Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 98; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 93–97 (barrel sample/est. 97); Wine Spectator 96; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96; Burghound range 96–99

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven, precise Chardonnay: citrus and white‑flower aromas with green apple, lemon zest, chalky stone minerality, subtle hazelnut and brioche. Satiny, incisive palate with brilliant acidity and a very long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roasted sweetbreads, scallops, foie gras, roast chicken, buttered sole. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, miso‑glazed black cod, Cantonese steamed fish, creamy coconut seafood curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; biodynamic viticulture. Whole‑berry pneumatic pressing; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak casks (≈25% new). 12 months in oak followed by 6 months in tank; light fining and minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, a historic Puligny-Montrachet estate (since 1717), led biodiversity and biodynamic practices under Anne‑Claude Leflaive. Owns several old‑vine parcels in Chevalier-Montrachet (total ~1.99 ha) focused on precision and minerality.