Winery Olivier LeflaiveChevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru from the Winery Olivier Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
The Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pasta with ham, pan-fried salmon with lemon and dill sauce or fish paella.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru.
Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2015, 2013, 2014, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Olivier Leflaive
The Winery Olivier Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in the of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
The wine region of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru is located in the region of Puligny-Montrachet of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Leflaive or the Château de Puligny Montrachet produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of peach, orange or floral and sometimes also flavors of lychee, grapefruit or smoke.
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.
News related to this wine
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The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...
The appellations of Bourgogne
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At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Montbellet
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The word of the wine: Consistency
In tasting, it is the equivalent of chewing (the chewiness of a tannic red wine is also mentioned). We then speak of firmness, fluidity, softness, hardness, and why not the crunchiness of an early wine by reference to the grape.
