COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Olivier Leflaive
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Olivier Leflaive Montagny 1er Cru Bonneveaux is a 100% Chardonnay from the Montagny appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. The Bonneveaux vineyard is characterized by its south-facing aspect, which receives intense sunshine, and its calcareous clay and marl soils. The average vine age is between 40 and 50 years. The producer, Olivier Leflaive, is a négociant established in 1984, known for its dedication to Burgundian traditions and respect for the land. The 2022 vintage was influenced by warm temperatures and abundant sunshine, contributing to the wine's profile.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bonneveaux's name hints at its vineyard location, derived from ancient French words for 'valley'.
Fact 02
The 2022 vintage benefited from exceptional sunshine.
Fact 03
Vine age in Bonneveaux averages 40-50 years.
Fact 04
The vineyard site is described as a 'sensational sun-trap'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are 100% whole cluster pressed and undergo static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with approximately 80% in oak barrels (a portion of which is new oak) and 20% in stainless steel vats. Manual harvesting is practiced, and sustainable farming methods are utilized.
