CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET Grand 2010

It is said that the lord of Puligny-Montrachet divided his estate among his children: The eldest son or "Knight" (Chevalier), his daughters or "Virgins" (Pucelles) and "Bastard" (Bâtard). Each had his hand and three climates have kept their name Chevalier-Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet Les Pucelles and Bâtard-Montrachet

LOCATION Production area : 7,58 ha Altitude : 250-300 m

TERROIR This cuvée is made out of a single plot of our Domaine, located in Puligny-Montrachet. The location of Chevalier, at the top of the hillside of Grands Crus, and its positioning protect it from spring frost. Agronomically, the soil is poor, mainly marly limestone, on a 20% slope. The grape has an early maturity. The wine is subtle, almost aristocratic. Sol : Marl

IN THE Maximum authorized : 48 hl/ha Wine-Growing method : Bio-dynamic (non-certified) Harvest: 100 % manual

VINIFICATION At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press . 100% whole berries Finning: yes

AGEING 17 months (whose 5 months in stainless steel) 100 % oak barrels (whose 30% of new oak)

VARIETALS

SPECIFICATIONS Alcohol content: 13,5 ABV

SPECIFICATIONS Age of vines: 55 years years old

SERVING Serving temperature : 12-14°C Should be drunk between 2015 and 2020

TASTING NOTES The texture combines power and tone, richness and delicacy. A fine wine with perfect balance. A little lighter than les Montrachet, it develops more towards a mineral wine.

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Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive

L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. TQ8EBE With grilled crayfish or pan scallops.

CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET Grand Cru 2010

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Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive

L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. TQ8EBE REVIEWS AND AWARDS 95pts "This wine is just starting out, which explains the toast factor that currently dominates the nose and palate. As it opens, the opulent, ripe fruit from this great vineyard shows through in the form of powerful, and intense pineapple and apricot flavors that mingle in the tight texture. It will age for many years—start with at least six." Wine Enthusiast, 01/04/2013

93-96pts "As one would reasonably expect this possesses the most elegant nose in this limited but most impressive range with its mineral-based reduction, CHEVALIER-MONTRACHETcitrus and lightly spiced pear scents merging Grand seamlessly Cru into 2010 ultra precise and intense flavors of crystalline purity. there is also plenty of the hallmark penetrating minerality on the expulsively long, driving and bone dry finish, indeed this is very much like rolling rocks around your moth. this is presently very linear but impeccably well-balanced and overall, this is wonderfully classy." Burghound, 01/06/2012

18,5/20 "Less immediate than the Bâtard but even greater concentration. This has everything: minerality, bright zesty fruit, creamy texture with restrained oak expression and fabulous length and depth and purity." Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2012

93pts "The 2010 Chevalier-Montrachet is totally seamless from start to finish. Layers of intense fruit wrap around the palate as this expressive, nuanced wine opens up in the glass. There is terrific dimension and depth to the aromas and flavors in this vivid Chevalier." Wine Advocate, 01/08/2012

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Olivier Leflaive Place du Monument, 21190 Puligny-Montrachet Tel. 0380213765 - [email protected] olivier-leflaive.com - facebook.com/OlivierLeflaive - twitter.com/OlivierLeflaive

L’ABUS D’ALCOOL EST DANGEREUX POUR LA SANTÉ. À CONSOMMER AVEC MODÉRATION. TQ8EBE

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