Winery Olivier LeflaiveMonthelie 1er Cru
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 Monthelie 1er Cru from the Winery Olivier Leflaive
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monthelie 1er Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Monthelie 1er Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Monthelie 1er Cru
Pairings that work perfectly with Monthelie 1er Cru
Original food and wine pairings with Monthelie 1er Cru
The Monthelie 1er Cru of Winery Olivier Leflaive matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, beef bourguignon with cookéo or rabbit on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Monthelie 1er Cru.
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
The best vintages of Monthelie 1er Cru from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2011 and 2010.
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 Monthélie Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Monthélie Premier Cru
The wine region of Monthélie Premier Cru is located in the region of Monthélie of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils or the Domaine des Comtes Lafon produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monthélie Premier Cru are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monthélie Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of oak, violet or leather and sometimes also flavors of smoke, floral or black fruit.
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: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
