2022 Montagny 1er Cru Les Vignes Sur le Cloux, Olivier Leflaive
bottle
£43.35
(£38.50 per bottle)
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74 in stock
SKU: FD2122WA
Categories: Burgundy, White Wine
Winemaker:Olivier Leflaive Frères
Description
Very white, chalky soils here, the vineyard is steep sloping, facing due south. This was the first vineyard to be picked, on 25th August, under clear blue skies. The nose is wonderfully attractive, being lemony, very fine and aromatic. 14% of the blend was fermented in tank which brings an important, fresh, focussed vitality that lifts the richer character of the barrel fermented majority. Flavours of both lemons and apricots combine in a ripe, long, bright finish (for drinking 2024 – 2028+).
Brand
Brand
Olivier Leflaive Frères
In 2024, Olivier celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of his business. We have been a client uninterruptedly, ever since he and his brother Patrick began together, in 1984. Many wines come from their own domaine, and an increasing number from vineyards which they manage throughout the year, including the picking. Long-term winemaker Franck Grux has retired. After a two-vintage hand-over, overall responsibility for vineyard-management and wine-making has passed to the highly talented Solène Panigai, aided by long-serving Philippe Grillet. They and the teams are tightly focused on the identities of each village and plot. They are severe in side-lining not only less-than-perfect grapes on the sorting tables, but also any barrels which do not merit inclusion in their finest selections. Thanks to our long-term links with this family business we have privileged, early access to many its rarest, best-value and finest wines - several being exclusively reserved for HH&C.
Image: Solène Panigai & Philippe Grillet © Maison Trafalgar & Romain Chambodut