Olivier Leflaive Chassagne-Montrachet Les Blanchot 2018

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Olivier Leflaive Chassagne-Montrachet Blanchot 2018

Producer: Olivier Leflaive | Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Vineyard: Blanchot
Vintage: 2018 | Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window: 2024–2038+ | Aging Potential: 15+ years

The Wine

The 2018 Olivier Leflaive Chassagne-Montrachet “Blanchot” is a refined and expressive white Burgundy from one of the village’s most prized Premier Cru vineyards. Perfectly capturing the warmth and generosity of the vintage, this wine offers both richness and minerality — hallmarks of the exceptional limestone terroir of Chassagne. Crafted with the precision and elegance for which Olivier Leflaive is renowned, it delivers both immediate pleasure and impressive cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of ripe pear, white peach, and lemon curd, complemented by notes of toasted almond, honeysuckle, and subtle spice.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a creamy texture and layers of orchard fruit, citrus, and hazelnut. Fresh acidity and fine minerality provide structure and balance, leading to a poised and elegant profile.

Finish: Long and harmonious, with lingering hints of brioche, chalk, and saline tension.

Producer Details

Based in Puligny-Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive is one of Burgundy’s most respected producers, known for crafting wines that balance depth and finesse. The Leflaive family has a long-standing tradition of excellence, and the domaine’s Chassagne-Montrachet bottlings are particularly admired for their clarity, precision, and expressive sense of place.

Wine Details

Vinification: Fermented and matured in French oak barrels (25–30% new) for 16 months, followed by gentle clarification and bottling.
Alcohol Content: ~13.5% ABV
Cellaring: Enjoy from 2024 for freshness or age gracefully through 2038+.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with lobster, scallops, roast chicken, or creamy mushroom risotto.