Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Macon Verze
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Mâcon-Verzé, Mâconnais (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 91 (2022). Neal Martin 89 (Vinous review)

Tasting Note
Fresh, floral and mineral with orchard fruit (apple, peach), citrus and subtle biscuit and spice from light oak; lively acidity and a clean, energetic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled fish, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Cantonese steamed fish, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled prawns.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture (since 2004); hand-harvested, pressed in Verzé; fermentation in Puligny in vats, tuns and barrels; ~15–16 months ageing (mix of steel, wood and barrels).

Vineyard Info
Parcels purchased in 2003 around Verzé (9.33 ha across five lieux-dits); vines up to ~85 years; produced by Domaine Leflaive, a historic Puligny-Montrachet family domaine.