COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Olivier Leflaive
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Montagny Premier Cru Vignes sur le Cloux 2022 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Montagny appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. The vineyard, known as Vignes sur le Cloux, is situated on a south-facing slope at an altitude of 330-340 meters, characterized by marl and calcareous clay soils. The average vine age is 50 years. Olivier Leflaive, a family-run enterprise with a strong Burgundy heritage, produces this wine by vinifying selected grapes according to their estate methods, aiming to capture the nuanced character of the region and its terroirs.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Vignes sur le Cloux' hints at vineyards situated on a hillside, possibly near an enclosed area ('Clos').
Fact 02
The average vine age for this wine is 50 years, contributing to concentration and complexity.
Fact 03
The vineyard's geology is similar to that found in Chablis, explaining its pronounced minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Montagny Premier Cru Vignes sur le Cloux 2022 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with a 24-hour static settling of whole grapes, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with 8 months in oak (12% new) and 4 months in stainless steel tanks. The harvest for the 2022 vintage was conducted manually under favorable climatic conditions.
