Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2019 Olivier Leflaive

Olivier Leflaive, a negociant founded in 1984 by Olivier, a member of the prestigious Domaine Leflaive family, has earned high praise for its hand-picked harvests and meticulous barrel aging by a dedicated team. Les Referts, located near the border with Meursault at an altitude of 230-250m, produces wines that combine the elegance of Puligny with the structure of Meursault, thanks to its upper marl and lower iron-rich clay-limestone soils. 2019 was an excellent vintage with outstanding concentration and a balanced acidity.

Tasting Notes

Bright yellow hue. Citrus fruits intertwine with almond blossom and herbal notes reminiscent of eucalyptus. On the palate, a saline mineral outline stands out, tightening the rich fruit flavor. The mid-palate is full-bodied and rich, with a lingering finish of yellow fruit flavors and a subtle hint of honey. It already shows an open character and is at the beginning of its drinking window, but also possesses the potential for several more years of aging.

Food Pairings

• Pan-fried sea bream with white wine sauce
• White asparagus with Hollandaise sauce
• Cream-based mushroom risotto

Cultivation & Vinification

• A negociant house established in Puligny-Montrachet in 1984 by Olivier Leflaive, a member of the Domaine Leflaive family
• Developed into a family business with the addition of his brother Patrick and daughter Julie
• Manages approximately 100ha of vineyards, including contract vineyards, with 26ha of estate-owned vineyards and wines produced from 82 different climats
• Harvests are primarily hand-picked, and a dedicated winemaking team manages barrel aging
• Les Referts is a Premier Cru vineyard located near the border with Meursault (Chemin des Moines) at an altitude of 230-250m
• The soil is clay-limestone, with a marl-dominant upper layer and an iron-rich layer deeper down
• Located on a gentle southeast-facing slope

Grape Variety

Chardonnay 100%

Alcohol Content

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Product Information

• Volume: 750ml
• Type: White, Dry
• Origin: France / Burgundy / Côte de Beaune / Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
• Product Code: C19W4442