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Olivier Leflaive, Bourgogne Aligote (Domaine), 2021

White Wine from Burgundy, France
by Olivier Leflaive
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If you are still growing Aligote on Puligny-Montrachet dirt, it is because you love the grape. This is the domaine bottling, from Olivier Leflaive's own vines in Puligny-Montrachet and neighbouring Corpeau, and 2021 is the vintage that made it interesting: spring frost slashed the Chardonnay crop, which left unusually concentrated fruit; the wine then rested ten months, four in stainless steel to keep its energy and six in oak barrel for texture. Olivier Leflaive set up on his own in 1984 on a then-novel idea, buying grapes and must rather than land but vinifying them exactly as a top domaine would; the estate vines behind this bottle are the other half of that story. Five years on, the wine has filled out without losing its nerve and is drinking right in its window. Serve it properly cold.

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More about Olivier Leflaive

There are many outstanding producers of white Burgundy. When it comes to Puligny Montrachet one name is at the pinnacle - Domaine Leflaive. For many generations of the family and of Burgundy lovers they have been the one you want in your cellar. These are some of the most consistent and long lived white Burgundies from the Bourgogne Blanc, to the Puligny Montrachet, to the premier and grand crus. These are wines you can cellar for many years with complete confidence.

Anne-Claude Leflaive and her right-hand man Pierre Morey were pioneers of biodynamic farming. After seven years of experiments while the property was two-thirds organic and one third biodynamic, all of the vineyards were converted to biodynamic in 1997.

The farming is immaculate, there are constant improvements of the pruning, composting and cultivation of cover crops. Most of the vines were planted in the 1950's and 1980's, the vines are mature. The cellar work is slow and measured, the wines rest for at least two winters in their cold cellars, first in barrel, then in stainless steel tanks for the second winter. There is a maximum of 20% new oak for the premier crus. They are always working to make even greater wines.

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters, escargots in garlic butter, a gougere or two, smoked salmon, or goat cheese with herbs.

Tasting Profile

Lemon, green apple and white flowers with a faint creamy note from six months in barrel. Dry and light to medium-bodied, with high, mouthwatering acidity and a saline, crisp finish.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Aligote

  • Vintage

    2021

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

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