2017 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru, 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: from 45+ year old vines, which are the oldest of the Domaine
An all-but mute if cool and elegant nose only grudgingly reveals its aromas of wet stone, white flowers, tangerine peel and jasmine tea. There is almost painful intensity to the larger-scaled yet refined flavors that brim with both dry extract and a driving minerality before concluding in an equally long finish. This too is very clearly built-to-age and is a superb Chevalier that is going to require extended patience.
93-96/100, Allen Meadows, Tasted: Jun 10, 2019, Drink: 2032+
| 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 | 93-96 |
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