2023 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc "Les Sétilles"

A signature wine from the House. Sétilles is the cadastral name of the place in the village where Olivier Leflaive’s cellar is located.

Terroir: The wine comes from around sixty Climats located mainly in the villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault. Depending on the vintage, certain plots from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise complete the blend of this cuvée.

Vinification: The grapes are grown sustainably in calcareous clay and silty clay soils. 90% manual harvest. 100% Chardonnay. 50% crushed grapes and 50% whole grapes, 24h static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels. 14 months (5 months in stainless steel tank) 90% in oak barrels (whose 10% of new oak) and 10% in stainless steel vats

Tasting Notes: Les Sétilles is a seductive and accessible wine, revealing a nose with pleasant, honeyed notes and white-fleshed fruits. Its freshness is accompanied by a delicate feel on the palate, and the finish is expressive with chalky nuances

Food Pairing: Ideal with a fillet of swordfish marinated in lime, fried calamari or a hot or cold Brie.

Appellation: Bourgogne Blanc

Winemaker: Solène Panigai

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay