Tasting Note

A refined and expressive Chardonnay from the Mâconnais, showing bright citrus, green apple and ripe pear alongside subtle white blossom, chalky mineral notes and a gentle touch of almond.

The palate is fresh, precise and elegantly textured, with lively acidity balancing the ripeness of the 2022 vintage. Clean, focused and quietly sophisticated, it finishes with lingering notes of lemon zest, stone fruit and a fine mineral edge.

This wine would pair beautifully with grilled or roasted white fish, scallops or prawns, lemon and herb roast chicken, goats cheese, creamy pasta with mushrooms or seafood as well as fresh salads with a citrus dressing.

Overview

Domaine Leflaive’s Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly 2022 is a refined white Burgundy made from Chardonnay in the southern Mâconnais, close to the famous limestone escarpment of Roche de Solutré. It offers a more accessible expression of the Leflaive style than the domaine’s Puligny-Montrachet wines, while still showing precision, freshness and mineral definition.

The 2022 vintage was ultimately an excellent surprise for all winegrowers in Burgundy, in quantity and especially in quality.

“The very hot summer we experienced made us wonder how our vines would react. It is clear that they have adapted very well and allowed us to be optimistic about this 2022 vintage.”

History

Domaine Leflaive is the most famous estate in Puligny-Montrachet. The Leflaive family has been rooted in Puligny since 1717, but the true founder of the domaine was Joseph Leflaive (1870-1953). He was succeeded by his sons, Vincent and Jo.

However, it was under Anne-Claude’s leadership from 1990 to 2015 that Domaine Leflaive became a pioneer in Burgundy’s biodynamic movement, fully converting the estate by 1997. The wines age for 12 months in 25% new oak before transferring to steel tanks, where they naturally clarify over the second winter. Afterward, they are fined and bottled. Leflaive’s wines showcase a superb balance of richness, depth, elegance, and refinement.

Learn about Domaine Leflaive here or visit their website here.