COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Olivier Leflaive
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Les Sétilles is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France, classified under the Bourgogne AOC. The wine is a cuvée sourced from approximately sixty selected plots, with a significant portion originating from Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault, complemented by grapes from the Côte Chalonnaise and Hautes Côtes de Beaune. The Leflaive family has a winemaking history stretching back to 1717, with Olivier Leflaive establishing his own négociant business in 1984. His approach emphasizes meticulous vineyard management and control over the entire winemaking process, aiming to capture the essence of each terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Leflaive family's winemaking roots in Burgundy date back to 1717.
Fact 02
This wine is a blend from around sixty different vineyard plots.
Fact 03
The 2018 vintage of a Leflaive wine was served at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Les Sétilles begins with grapes purchased on the vine, allowing for direct oversight. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes are gently pressed using a pneumatic press. The wine then undergoes fermentation and aging for approximately 15 months. A substantial portion, ranging from 66% to 90%, is aged in oak barrels, with a small percentage of these being new oak. The remaining wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. The winemaking approach emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the natural characteristics of the grapes and their terroir to express themselves.
