Domaine Leflaive Mâcon-Verzé 2022
Domaine Leflaive
Domaine Leflaive's Mâcon-Verzé is a masterclass in value from one of Burgundy's most respected white wine producers. The biodynamic farming and careful winemaking bring a precision to Mâconnais Chardonnay that elevates it well beyond its appellation. For those priced out of Puligny, this is the door in.
Nose
Clean and mineral-driven, with green apple and white flowers leading. A subtle honeyed quality and a chalky, almost flinty note add nuance.
Palate
Bright acidity frames a core of citrus and green apple. The midpalate shows a light buttery texture from partial oak aging, with a pleasant melon note and a hint of marzipan complexity.
Finish
Clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and a chalky mineral persistence.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Verzé, Mâconnais
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's bright acidity and mineral backbone cut through the creaminess of fresh chèvre, while its green apple and citrus notes mirror the herbal freshness of the salad.
Domaine Leflaive, legendary for its Puligny-Montrachet holdings, expanded to the Mâconnais in the early 2000s, applying the same biodynamic philosophy and meticulous cellar work to Verzé's limestone-rich hillside vineyards.
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