
Technical Details
Blend | Chardonnay |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
Vineyard | Les Folatieres |
Farming Method | Biodynamic Practices |
Aging/Cooperage | 17 months in oak barrels (25% new oak) |
Alcohol | 13 |
Production | 21 Cases Imported cases |
Olivier Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres Premier Cru 2011
Chardonnay | France
WS92
$159.95 - 750mL
The 2011 vintage is a particularly good year for white wines from Puligny-Montrachet, and the Les Folatieres Premier Cru is no exception. It has a rich, full-bodied flavor with notes of citrus, apples, and minerals. It is an elegant and refined wine that pairs well with seafood and poultry dishes. Overall, the Olivier Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres Premier Cru 2011 is a classic example of a white Burgundy wine that is sure to please any wine lover.
Technical Details
Blend | Chardonnay |
Country | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Appellation | Puligny-Montrachet |
Vineyard | Les Folatieres |
Farming Method | Biodynamic Practices |
Aging/Cooperage | 17 months in oak barrels (25% new oak) |
Alcohol | 13% |
Production | 21 Cases Imported cases |
About The Producer
Olivier Leflaive is a winery located in the heart of the Burgundy region of France. It was founded by the Leflaive family in the early 1900s and is now run by the third and fourth generations of the family. The winery is known for producing high-quality wines made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes grown in some of the most famous vineyards in Burgundy. The Leflaive family is dedicated to sustainable farming practices and uses traditional methods to produce their wines. In addition to their estate-grown wines, they also produce wines from grapes sourced from other top vineyards in the region. The winery has a strong reputation for producing elegant and refined wines that reflect the terroir of the region.
Reviews
92
Wine Spectator
Toasty, with a lively structure and lime, apple and melon flavors. Good zip keeps this focused through the finish. The fine lime and spice aftertaste lingers. Drink now through 2020. 21 cases imported.
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