Domaine Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Sous Le Dos d'Ane 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Meursault 1er Cru Sous Le Dos d'Ane
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Meursault, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 93 pts; Wine Advocate 92 pts; Vinous 90 pts; Wine Spectator reported 92

Tasting Note
Green‑golden Chardonnay: lemon and lime, white stone fruit, hazelnut and a touch of banana, flinty/chalk minerality and saline, precise mid‑palate and crunchy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lobster, lobster ravioli, seared scallops, foie gras, mushroom risotto, creamy poultry. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, tempura prawns, delicate sushi/sashimi, Cantonese steamed fish, light Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; 100% manual harvest, long pneumatic pressing; fermentation and élevage in oak (≈22% new), ~12 months in barrel then ~6 months in tank.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive — historic Puligny estate practicing biodynamics. Parcel 'Sous le Dos d'Âne' (≈1.62 ha) on Blagny/Meursault Perrières terroir.