Macon Verzé 'Les Chenes' (2018) Domaines Leflaive

Domaine Leflaive is one of Puligny Montrachet's historic and most revered domaines. In 2004 they started acquiring parcels of vines in Maconnais, identifying several parcels of exceptional quality. The wines are made using the same methods as in Puligny, being one of the early exploiters of biodynamics in Burgundy.

The Macon Verzé stands out for its class, elegance, and purity. It has an 'old-school' freshness that seems to be missing from many modern White Burgundies: layered with hazelnut, brioche, white flowers, and white peach notes. This 2018 is perfect for current drinking, but will sit in the cellar comfortably for another 5 years or so.

"The 2018 Mâcon-Verzé Les Chênes comes from a west-facing 3.5-hectare parcel that is designed to be a Côte de Beaune take on the Mâconnais. It has a steely bouquet of apple blossom, granite and sea cave aromas, focused and intense. The palate is clean and precise, displaying a superb line of acidity and impressive nervosité toward the persistent finish and a saline tang on the aftertaste. This comes highly recommended." Neal Martin, Vinous.com

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