O.Leflaive Bourgogne 2000

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
O.Leflaive
Label Name:
 
Bourgogne
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune — Puligny‑Montrachet & Meursault blend)
Volume:
 
15000ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Tastings. com archive review (Olivier Leflaive Les Sétilles 2000) — 96 pts; Aperitif. no (2003 tasting note for 2000) — ~87 pts; Wine

Tasting Note
Green apple, citrus and stone-fruit notes with toasted almond and flinty minerality; medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a savory, slightly creamy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, roasted chicken with herb butter, creamy pasta with mushrooms. Asian: sushi/sashimi, miso‑glazed black cod, tempura, mild Thai or Vietnamese fish dishes.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing, cuvée fermented in oak barrels with malolactic possible; aged 8–14 months partly in French oak (small % new), blended from multiple Côte de Beaune parcels.

Vineyard Info
Olivier Leflaive (est. 1984) is a leading Puligny‑Meursault négociant/vigneron, sourcing grapes from Puligny‑Montrachet, Meursault and nearby climats; Les Sétilles is the house Bourgogne blanc signature cuvée.