Domaine Leflaive : Pouilly-Fuissé 1er cru "En Vigneraie" 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "En Vigneraie" 2023 by Domaine Leflaive

Tasting notes

Appearance
The robe unveils a pale yellow hue tending towards light gold, enhanced by bright reflections.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet opens on notes of white- and yellow-fleshed fruits, such as apple and pear, nuanced by hints of exotic fruits and melon. A mineral thread evoking chalk and wet stone intertwines with subtle floral scents, brioche, almond paste and hazelnut.

Palate
The attack proves generous and ample. The palate reveals a slightly creamy texture, perfectly balanced by a structuring acidity that maintains great freshness. The finish stretches out at length, carried by a beautiful salinity and a persistent mineral tension.

Food and wine pairings

This white wine pairs ideally with noble fish such as turbot or sea bass served with a butter sauce, seafood such as pan-seared scallops, or white meats in sauce such as poultry in cream sauce. It also accompanies wonderfully hard pressed-curd cheeses such as Comté or Beaufort.

Serving and cellaring

The Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "En Vigneraie" 2023 can be enjoyed in its youth for its brilliance, but it will continue to evolve favourably in the cellar until around 2031.

The excellence of a white Burgundy wine

The estate

The history of the Leflaive family in Burgundy began in 1717, but the true creation of Domaine Leflaive in Puligny-Montrachet took place between 1910 and 1930 under the impetus of Joseph Leflaive. A pioneer, the estate fully converted to biodynamics as early as 1997. Now led by Brice de la Morandière, representing the fourth generation, the estate distinguishes itself through its philosophy of placing the hand of man at the service of nature. With terroirs extending as far as the Mâconnais, the estate remains an essential reference for white Burgundy wines.

The vineyard

From the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation, this cuvée comes from a micro-plot of 0.234 hectares located in the Mâconnais, at the foot of the famous Roche de Solutré. This very early-ripening terroir enjoys a full southern exposure and a gentle slope. The vines are cultivated biodynamically on particularly shallow clay-limestone soil, encouraging a strong interaction between the plant and the mineral bedrock.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage stood out thanks to mild climatic conditions that delivered a healthy and particularly abundant harvest.

Winemaking and aging

After an exclusively manual harvest, the musts of the Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru "En Vigneraie" 2023 are brought daily to the historic cellars of Puligny-Montrachet. The process begins with a long and gentle pneumatic pressing, followed by a 24-hour decantation and settling. Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels. Aging extends over fifteen to sixteen months, comprising twelve months in wood before a six-month refinement in vat. The wine undergoes homeopathic fining with isinglass and a very light filtration before bottling.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay