2017 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Biodynamic, Burgundy
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The expectations on the 2017 harvest was high in Burgundy following the 2016 frost that destroyed a large part of last year's harvest.. Winter 2016-2017 cold, in line with Burgundy's continental climate with alternating frosts and thaws allowing the earth to expand and to other micro-organism to be eliminated.
March saw some very mild temperatures, favoring a fast growth of the vine. However, the temperatures dropped in April 2017 with freezing temperatures late April. This time, all had anticipated the weather conditions and all vine-growers mobilized at sunrise to light straw fires, which allowed the air to circulate and thereby avoid frost.
Flowering was early and fast at the end of May. A very hot and sunny summer settles in with regular showers allowing the vine to pursue its development. The last heat wave occurred at the end of August and caused an acceleration of the maturity.
Harvest started on 29th August in the more mature plots (Folatières, Combettes, Chevalier) and continued after a light rain on 31st August. The sugar in the must was not too high and acidities were excellent which will certainly mean very balanced wines after fermentations.
Note: includes some declassified villages wine
A beautifully fresh nose combines notes of freshly sliced lemon with those of various white orchard fruit and a hint of wood toast. There is excellent energy to the detailed and solidly concentrated medium weight flavors that possess very good depth and persistence for its level. This is quite good and it's not hard to sense the influence of the villages level infusion
87-89 Allen Meadows burghound.com Jun 10 2019 Drink: 2022+ Outstanding
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Biodynamic |
| Country | France |
| Region | Maconnais |
| Varietals | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 87-89 |
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