Wine Tastings
| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
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Meursault ‘Clos de la Velle’, Olivier Leflaive
£63.00
Olivier Leflaive needs little introduction for those who have followed Burgundy for some time, as this is likely a familiar name. Monsieur Leflaive co-managed domaine Leflaive with his uncle Vincent through the 1980s and then with his cousin Anne-Claude in the early 1990s. It was at this time, that he departed the domaine and began to concentrate on Olivier Leflaive Frères, a negotiant business that he started in 1985 and has flourished in recent years. The Quality is exceptional with wines having great purity and elegance.
This exceptional walled vineyard (Clos) is situated in the village on heavier soil, which provides classic Meursault breadth, while the Leflaive style ensures that the finish is mineral and precise.
A classic white Burgundy for those special meals…turbot, dover sole, buttery sauces…
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