In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, pear, hazelnut, saline
A fresh, balanced Chassagne with citrus, orchard fruit and a stony, mineral finish.
What it pairs with
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Poulet de Bresse a la creme
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Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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Cervelle de canut
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The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
History
A negociant Chassagne in the Olivier Leflaive white range.
- 1984 — Negociant founded
Facts
- Producer
- Olivier Leflaive Freres
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Chassagne-Montrachet, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 12 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1984