Olivier Leflaive : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine 2022 by Olivier Leflaive

Tasting

Ample and expressive, this vintage reveals a powerful aromatic strength supported by delicious notes of vine flower as the tasting progresses.

Service

For optimal tasting, serve between 12 and 14°C.

Cellaring

This cuvée can be cellared until around 2035.

Food and wine pairings

Shellfish or even poultry in sauce pair ideally with this cuvée.

The elegance and intensity of a white wine from Burgundy

The estate

Established in Puligny-Montrachet since 1635, the Olivier Leflaive estate has perpetuated the tradition of great Burgundy wines by offering one of the most beautiful expressions of chardonnay in the world. At the head of a must-see estate in Burgundy, Olivier Leflaive has established himself as an emblematic figure of the Côte de Beaune. Patiently built up, Olivier Leflaive's vineyard now extends over 17 hectares of vines located on the greatest terroirs of Burgundy.

The vineyard

The "Abbaye de Morgeot" Domaine is a Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru wine made from two parcels of the estate. Covering an area of 10.7 ha, this terroir with vines averaging 31 years old is located between 230 and 250 metres altitude on clay-limestone soils.

The vintage

The year 2022 is marked by higher than average seasonal temperatures, episodes of frost in early April and a particularly sunny summer.

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvest before vinification in whole bunches. Static settling for 24h. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels (25% new) before ageing for 18 months (including 6 months of mass assembly). Ageing for 16 months (including 4 months in mass) in barrels (25% new).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).