| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Domaine Leflaive |
| Label Name: | Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Puligny-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 5 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
| Best Temperature: | 12-14°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: Vinous (Neal Martin) 98; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 93–97 (barrel sample/est. 97); Wine Spectator 96; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96; Burghound range 96–99
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven, precise Chardonnay: citrus and white‑flower aromas with green apple, lemon zest, chalky stone minerality, subtle hazelnut and brioche. Satiny, incisive palate with brilliant acidity and a very long, chalky finish.
Food Pairing
Western: lobster with beurre blanc, roasted sweetbreads, scallops, foie gras, roast chicken, buttered sole. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, miso‑glazed black cod, Cantonese steamed fish, creamy coconut seafood curries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; biodynamic viticulture. Whole‑berry pneumatic pressing; alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak casks (≈25% new). 12 months in oak followed by 6 months in tank; light fining and minimal filtration.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Leflaive, a historic Puligny-Montrachet estate (since 1717), led biodiversity and biodynamic practices under Anne‑Claude Leflaive. Owns several old‑vine parcels in Chevalier-Montrachet (total ~1.99 ha) focused on precision and minerality.
Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru 2021
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