Olivier Leflaive

Les Charmois Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay

8.64 ratings
8.43 pro ratings
Saint-Aubin, 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
Peter Yeung

Lemon curd, minerally, and steely green apples

Lemon curd, minerally, and steely green apples

Jul 19th, 2015
Jeff Meyers

This is a complete sell out wine. Expected more from this producer. Way over Oaked. Big barrel ferment character. What a shame would have loved to see what is underneath that poorly used oak.

This is a complete sell out wine. Expected more from this producer. Way over Oaked. Big barrel ferment character. What a shame would have loved to see what is underneath that poorly used oak.

Mar 27th, 2015
Willie Carter

A truly beautiful pale lemon colour in the glass. Clear, crystalline, and clean. The nose is a real feast with pineapples, golden apples, and melons. Smoky with moist stone and a wonderful smear of honey. After a good bit of time there are plenty of floral notes and orange zest, for good measure.

Rich, with nice balance and weight. High acidity and sharp, on day two things have mellowed out a bit but there’s still plenty of vim and vigor throughout. Medium viscosity and nice depth. Drama and love on the attack with deep citrus fruit and apples for days. A touch of jasmine and butter. Sea spray, minerality, and beautifully fresh herbs. The finish is long and lusty with the hint of vanilla. A lovely Burgundy.

A truly beautiful pale lemon colour in the glass. Clear, crystalline, and clean. The nose is a real feast with pineapples, golden apples, and melons. Smoky with moist stone and a wonderful smear of honey. After a good bit of time there are plenty of floral notes and orange zest, for good measure.

Rich, with nice balance and weight. High acidity and sharp, on day two things have mellowed out a bit but there’s still plenty of vim and vigor throughout. Medium viscosity and nice depth. Drama and love on the attack with deep citrus fruit and apples for days. A touch of jasmine and butter. Sea spray, minerality, and beautifully fresh herbs. The finish is long and lusty with the hint of vanilla. A lovely Burgundy.

Nov 3rd, 2024
Eric Urbani

Eric had this 9 years ago

Eric had this 9 years ago

Sep 12th, 2015