Olivier Leflaive Frères

Olivier Leflaive Frères Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 2022

95 points

James Suckling

About

Disappeared in the depths of the soil near Nuits-Saint-Georges, the hard Comblanchien limestone reappears here while going south, we leave the red wines to visit the whites. These excellent vineyard lands were developed by the monks of Cîteaux as early as 1098. The Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée was established in 1937. Meursault also produces a small quantity of red wine. The most beautiful terrain is located around 260 meters altitude, with an exposure that slants from east to south.

Terroir

The largest of all the 1er Crus classified as terroirs of Meursault but also the archetype of the style of Meursault (rich, fat and powerful). Each step of the terroir gives elegance (Dessus), power (Milieu) and richness (Dessous). The soil is rich in clay and more sedimentary.

Vinification

The grapes are grown sustainably in clayey-silt soil. 100% manual harvest. 100% Chardonnay. 100% whole bunch, 24h static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. 18 months ( 6 months in stainless steel tank) 100% in oak barrels ( 25% of new oak)

Tasting Notes

A wine of great elegance with some notes of toast and fruit tart. The palate is sapid and generous, providing volume and length.

Food Pairing

Ideal with a velouté of blond mushrooms with truffle cream or Veal sweetbread vol-au-vent, chanterelle mushrooms with lemon sauce

Appellation

Meursault 1er Cru

Vineyard

Charmes

Winemaker

Solène Panigai

Sizes Available

750 ML

Awards & Recognition

95 points

James Suckling

It really IS charming, this ripe and rich yet balanced and elegant wine that's as agile as a ballet dancer. White peaches, lime and lemon zest, light minerals, toast and a touch of honey fill the palate. Barrel-fermented in 25% new oak, medium to full in body. Saturated without being heavy, alive and fresh in texture and then lingering long on the finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.

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