2017 Macon Verze Les Chenes
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Leflaive’s southern outpost in the Mâconnais. Single-vineyard wine, released for the first time in 2017. This does have the explosively floral nose that I associate with biodynamically grown fruit. Finey sculpted. Lots of depth and chew. Quite a statement –especially at this price. (JR)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Bright citrus and green fruits and a very strongly stony mineral quality, almost like concrete but in a good way. Juicy even though it is utterly and deliciously bone dry. Direct and long and very pure. (JH)
A new lieu-dit bottling from Leflaive that derives from two southeast-facing parcels, the 2017 Mâcon-Verzé Les Chênes offers up aromas of white peach, Meyer lemon and crisp orchard fruit, followed by a medium-bodied, satiny palate, with racy acids, good concentration and more texture and amplitude than the regular Mâcon-Verzé.
About the producer
Domaine Leflaive is arguably Burgundy’s most famous white wine producer, setting the benchmark for top-quality Chardonnay in the Côte de Beaune and the world. The property is the largest land-owner in Puligny-Montrachet, with extensive holdings in the village and five hectares of Grand Cru vineyards