Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus 2019 - Olivier Leflaive
VINTAGE 2019
Ideal drinking period: 2024-2029
2019 began with a mild, dry winter, favouring an early vegetative cycle. However, spring was marked by two bouts of frost: on 5 April for Chardonnay and on 14 April for Pinot Noir, resulting in a significant harvest loss (30% to 50%). At the beginning of June, a drop in temperature disrupted flowering, causing coulure and further reductions in yields, but concentrating the aromas. The hot summer led to water stress in places, which slowed down the ripening of the grapes. Despite the small number of berries, the sugar content was naturally high, and the low water availability enabled the grapes to retain good acidity.
The Cuvée
This cuvée has its roots in Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Blanchots Dessus, located just south of Montrachet and neighbouring Chassagne 1er Cru Dents de Chiens. It should be noted that part of Blanchots is in the village appellation under the name of Blanchots Dessous.
Vineyard
This terroir shares similar characteristics with the Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. The vines are planted on a bedrock of Middle Jurassic limestone, typical of the area, topped by a thin layer of white clay. The gentle, well-drained slopes are ideal for producing elegant, high-quality wines.
- Harvest: 100% by hand
- Surface area: 1.17 ha
- Altitude: 250-260 m
- Vinification
- Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
- Immediate, gentle pressing using pneumatic presses.
- 100% whole grapes used.
- Fining and filtration: Yes
- Ageing: 17 months (including 5 months of blending), 100% in barrels that have contained one wine.
- Alcohol content: 14.50% vol.
- Tasting notes : Subtle and reserved in its youth, this wine reveals with time all the complexity of its limestone and white clay terroir.
- Food & wine pairing: Ideal with grilled shellfish or shellfish in sauce, sea bass or line-caught Saint-Pierre.
- Serving temperature: 12-14°C
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Data sheet
| Partner Areas | Yes |
|---|---|
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Chassagne-Montrachet |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Olivier Leflaive |
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