Winery Olivier Leflaive - Volnay 1er Cru Mitans

Winery Olivier LeflaiveVolnay 1er Cru Mitans

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Volnay 1er Cru Mitans of Winery Olivier Leflaive is a red wine from the region of Volnay Premier Cru 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 Volnay 1er Cru Mitans from the Winery Olivier Leflaive

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Volnay 1er Cru Mitans of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

leather

On the nose the Volnay 1er Cru Mitans of Winery Olivier Leflaive in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier Leflaive's Volnay 1er Cru Mitans.

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

Volnay 1er Cru Mitans - 2012
In the top 100 of of Volnay Premier Cru wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Volnay 1er Cru Mitans - 2011
In the top 100 of of Volnay Premier Cru wines
Average rating: 411110
Volnay 1er Cru Mitans - 2010
In the top 100 of of Volnay Premier Cru wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Volnay 1er Cru Mitans - 2009
In the top 100 of of Volnay Premier Cru wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Volnay 1er Cru Mitans from Winery Olivier Leflaive are 2012, 2009, 2011, 2010

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 75 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Volnay Premier Cru 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 Volnay Premier Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 35000 of of France wines
In the top 9500 of of Volnay Premier Cru wines
In the top 85000 of red wines
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The wine region of Volnay Premier Cru

The wine region of Volnay Premier Cru is located in the region of Volnay of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Coche-Dury or the Domaine Hospices de Beaune produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Volnay Premier Cru are Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Volnay Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of earthy, toasty or mint and sometimes also flavors of perfume, dark fruit or nutty.


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: Flintstone

Said of an aroma that evokes the smell of flint just from sparking.

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