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Olivier Leflaive - Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots 2017

Overview

The village of Meursault is an important appellation for Maison Olivier Leflaive as it is the home of chief winemaker Franck Grux. The Maison typically produces up to 10 cuvées including Premiere Crus; Perrières, Charmes, Genevrières, Poruzots and Narvaux.

Terroir: Meursault 1er Cru Poruzots is located in the heart of the appellation just south of the village and bordering Les Genevrières to the south. The overall vineyard is 72 acres and Olivier Leflaive owns a small portion of it. Soils are rocky and dominated by limestone.

Vinification The parcels are hand harvested and undergo alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in barrel. The Maison restricts the use of new oak to just 20% to retain vineyard character. The wines see on average 12-15 months in barrel before a gentle fining, blending and finally bottling. The wine will rest in bottle for 15-18 months prior to release.

Additional Details edit

It is a classic in our Domain. The wine is structured and expresses hazelnut, white fruits and mirabelle. It is concentrated and gorgeous on the palate with a long and elegant finish.

Technical Details
  • Appellation: Meursault
  • Winemaker: Franck Grux
  • Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
  • Soil: Argilo-calcareous
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  • Alcohol: 12%
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  • Pack Size: 12/750ml
  • Varietals: 100% Chardonnay

Recent News edit

The Wine Advocate Rating: 93

Author: William Kelley

Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019

"Another success chez Leflaive is the excellent 2017 Meursault 1er Cru Le Porusot (Récolte du Domaine), a terrific effort that bursts from the glass with aromas of crisp green orchard fruit, tangerine, white flowers, clear honey and blanched almonds. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping, with a pillowy attack that segues into a racy, beautifully defined core, girdled by racy acids, before concluding with a precise, elegantly floral finish."