Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets Olivier Leflaive 1996
13.5%
2.25L
Intensity
Lot presentation
Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Caillerets Olivier Leflaive 1996
The wine
Before the phylloxera (1871), the vineyard of Chassagne-Montrachet produced only red wines, with the exception of a few acres and the famous Montrachet, classified appart. Currently, it's about half the vineyard that is planted with Chardonnay and produces white wines. At the tasting, white Chassagne Montrachet has a light golden color with a fairly intense nose of flowers, warm croissant or brioche and candied lemon, moving with the aging to the nuances of roasted hazelnuts and spice. The flavor is straightforward, combining freshness and character, sap and finesse. The persistence on the palate is very long and leaves floral notes of gingerbread.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservations: 3 Damaged labels, 3 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Wooden case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Chassagne-Montrachet
Classification: Premier Cru
Vintage: 1996
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: rich
Leading aroma: floral
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine
