Domaine Leflaive Macon-Verze Blanc 2023
The Wine
Clay-limestone terroir in the commune of Verzé, divided into 5 parcels: lieux-dits Les Chênes, En Perret, Le Monté, Escolles and Les Muses. Incoming grapes are soft pressed, with fermentation in the traditional piece. Continues with the maturation in wooden barriques and final elevage in the bottle.
88 Pts Allen Meadows, Burghound 'A fresh, bright and cool nose proffers its aromas of citrus rind, Granny Smith apple and a background floral whiff. There is both good volume and punch to the appealingly textured middle weight flavors that conclude in a refreshing, clean and dry finale. This relatively forward well-made effort should drink well early on. Drink (from) 2026+'
The Details
Variety - Chardonnay
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Sub Region - Macon
Extra - Cork
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Domaine Leflaive is the most famous estate in Puligny-Montrachet. After the untimely death of Anne-Claude Leflaive in April 2015, the estate is now being managed by Brice de la Morandiere with the winemaking under the control of Eric Remy (in succession to Pierre Morey who retired in 2008).
Leflaives have been extant in Puligny since 1717 but the real founder of the domaine was Joseph (1870-1953) who was succeeded by two of his sons, Vincent and Jo. However, it was under the stewardship of Anne-Claude between 1990 and 2015 that the domaine became a leader in Burgundy’s biodynamic movement, the whole property being converted in 1997.
The domaine has expanded into the Maconnais in 2004, with 20 hectares in Mâcon-Verzé and Solutré-Pouilly.
