Winery Olivier Leflaive - Aloxe-Corton

Winery Olivier LeflaiveAloxe-Corton

3.8
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The Aloxe-Corton of Winery Olivier Leflaive is a red wine from the region of Aloxe-Corton of Burgundy.
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 Aloxe-Corton from the Winery Olivier Leflaive

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Aloxe-Corton of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

tobacco, oak

Wine with earth taste

smoke

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

On the nose the Aloxe-Corton of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, non oak or earth.

Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Aloxe-Corton.

Winemaker
Franck Grux
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Last vintages of this wine

Aloxe-Corton - 2015
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aloxe-Corton - 2014
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Aloxe-Corton - 2013
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aloxe-Corton - 2012
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aloxe-Corton - 2011
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aloxe-Corton - 2010
In the top 100 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Aloxe-Corton from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2014, 2010, 2015, 2013 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Olivier Leflaive

The winery offers 125 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 50 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Aloxe-Corton in the region of Burgundy
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The Winery Olivier Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in the of Aloxe-Corton to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 4500 of of Aloxe-Corton wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
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The wine region of Aloxe-Corton

The wine region of Aloxe-Corton is located in the region of Côte de Beaune of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Maillard Père & Fils or the Domaine Michel Gay & Fils produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Aloxe-Corton are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Aloxe-Corton often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of licorice, plum or pepper.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

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The word of the wine: PDO

Protected Designation of Origin - equivalent to the term "controlled designation of origin" in European regulations.

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