Domaine LeflaiveLeflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' from the Domaine Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' of Domaine Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' of Domaine Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak.
Food and wine pairings with Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'
Pairings that work perfectly with Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'
Original food and wine pairings with Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'
The Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' of Domaine Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, sauté of veal with olives (corsica) or duck with olives.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Leflaive's Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Elegant reds, light in colour with silky tannins, showing strawberry, cherry and raspberry aromas, evolving to forest floor, mushroom and spice with age. Fresh acidity, delicate finish. Star of the Côte d'Or (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Volnay), pillar of Champagne (Blanc de Noirs) and signature of Oregon, Central Otago and Sonoma Coast. An early-ripening Burgundian variety, one of the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Leflaive & Associes Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' from Domaine Leflaive are 2010, 2009, 2011
Informations about the Domaine Leflaive
The Domaine Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle'
The wine region of Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' is located in the region of Monthélie Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Eric de Suremain - Château de Monthelie or the Domaine Leflaive produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monthélie 1er Cru 'Sur la Velle' often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or cherry and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or non oak.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
