Olivier Leflaive

Chassagne-Montrachet Chardonnay

9.1141 ratings
9.323 pro ratings
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

I have always appreciated the style of Olivier Leflaive. As well, Chassagne-Montrachet as a whole. Always, brings me back to our lunch on the patio of Hotel Montrachet during our first trip to Burgundy and our next trip having lunch at the property with Olivier.

The 22 is drinking nicely…a bit more refined than my first bottle. Some waxiness and nice viscosity. Bright lemon w/ a note of sour, green apple-the first bite with skin, pineapple, white stone fruits, kiwi, tropical melons, notes of honey, good presence of saline, sea fossils, vanillin & caramel hues, a bit of dry herbs, dry volcanic minerals, wet river stone, fruit blossoms, yellow lilies and jasmine, spring rainfall acidy with a rich, elegant, well balanced finish that longs sets on just a touch of white spice w/ gentle heat.

@La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko Kyotitsu Resort, Mt. Fuji.

I have always appreciated the style of Olivier Leflaive. As well, Chassagne-Montrachet as a whole. Always, brings me back to our lunch on the patio of Hotel Montrachet during our first trip to Burgundy and our next trip having lunch at the property with Olivier.

The 22 is drinking nicely…a bit more refined than my first bottle. Some waxiness and nice viscosity. Bright lemon w/ a note of sour, green apple-the first bite with skin, pineapple, white stone fruits, kiwi, tropical melons, notes of honey, good presence of saline, sea fossils, vanillin & caramel hues, a bit of dry herbs, dry volcanic minerals, wet river stone, fruit blossoms, yellow lilies and jasmine, spring rainfall acidy with a rich, elegant, well balanced finish that longs sets on just a touch of white spice w/ gentle heat.

@La Vista Fuji Kawaguchiko Kyotitsu Resort, Mt. Fuji.

Sep 12th, 2026
Bill Bender

Available by the glass at Del Frisco’s and it was 🔥

Available by the glass at Del Frisco’s and it was 🔥

Feb 5th, 2019
Alex Turner

Fresh and lively w lovely citrus notes.

Fresh and lively w lovely citrus notes.

1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2013
Scott Wren

Rich with lots of minerality. Spicy

Rich with lots of minerality. Spicy

Mar 22nd, 2017
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Nice lemon, lime, underripe pineapple. Nice minerality and acidity.

Nice lemon, lime, underripe pineapple. Nice minerality and acidity.

Feb 10th, 2016
Denis Roudenko

17/20 (92/100)

17/20 (92/100)

Nov 21st, 2015
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

Hazelnut. Rich mouthfeel with high acidity. All in balance. A great wine.

Hazelnut. Rich mouthfeel with high acidity. All in balance. A great wine.

Aug 12th, 2015
Brian London

Owner 4Play Wines

9.0

Bright, fresh, delicious

Bright, fresh, delicious

Jan 15th, 2015
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

10

Epic. Acrobatic chard. Rich, lean, saline, nimble, overt and restrained. Killer wine.

Epic. Acrobatic chard. Rich, lean, saline, nimble, overt and restrained. Killer wine.

Sep 11th, 2014
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.5

I wish more chard was as detailed and nuanced as this. Pretty rich and stellar minerailty.

I wish more chard was as detailed and nuanced as this. Pretty rich and stellar minerailty.

Sep 11th, 2014