Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2023

This dry white wine from Bourgogne is a single-varietal Chardonnay crafted by the prestigious Domaine Leflaive. It features a firm character with aromas of linden flower, lemongrass, and green apple, leading to a subtly spicy finish.

Key facts

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• D.O. / Region: Bourgogne
• Winery: Domaine Leflaive
• Soil / Altitude: Clay-limestone soils
• Ageing / Cellaring potential: 12 months in oak barrels and 6 months in vats

The vineyard

The grapes are sourced from two biodynamically farmed plots in Côte de Beaune: Les Houlières and Les Parties. These vineyards, featuring vines up to over forty years old, are planted on clay-limestone soils that impart a distinctive mineral character to the wine.

Ideal combination

Fish

Fish pairs best with white and rosé wines: they don't overpower the taste and suit different cooking methods.

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Poultry

Poultry works with light white wines — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc — or soft reds like Pinot Noir, Grenache.

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Cheese

Cheeses pair well with wine: hard cheeses with reds, soft and blue cheeses with whites and fortified wines.

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Winemaking

Following a manual harvest and gentle pneumatic pressing, fermentation takes place in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months in oak, followed by an additional 6 months of refinement in vats before bottling with minimal filtration.

Why buy it

If you are looking to add a cellar-worthy white wine from one of France's most respected estates to your collection, this is an ideal choice. Its balance and freshness ensure excellent aging potential. You can buy Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2023 online directly from our shop to experience the purity of biodynamic Bourgogne.