Winery Olivier LeflaiveMeursault 1er Cru Charmes
White wine
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 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from the Winery Olivier Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 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 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
Pairings that work perfectly with Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
Original food and wine pairings with Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
The Meursault 1er Cru Charmes of Winery Olivier Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin, cucumber pie or soy and shrimp noodles.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Meursault 1er Cru Charmes.
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 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2017, 2008, 2014, 2013 and 2009.
Informations about the Winery Olivier Leflaive
The Winery Olivier Leflaive is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 118 wines for sale in the of Meursault Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Meursault Premier Cru
The wine region of Meursault Premier Cru is located in the region of Meursault of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coche-Dury or the Domaine des Comtes Lafon produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Meursault Premier Cru are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Meursault Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of citrus, melon or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, oil or banana.
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.
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
