Olivier Leflaive
Les Sétilles Bourgogne Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
23 such a great white vintage. Raise a hand if you prefer White Burgundy over Ca Chardonnay.
I commented on @Jay Kline or @Andrew Cullimore post that I really love this producers style. It is distinctive to me. It’s elegant, lush and plush. Their wines wire to wire have such beauty and elegant consistency
The nose is inviting with lime-skin (inside & out)- pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous, volcanics, mint, deep chalkiness, sea spray, sea fossils, gentle white spice, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine.
The mouthfeel is round, lush, viscous & somewhat waxy. Lime-skin (inside & out)-pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous notes, toast, volcanics, mint, deep chalky powder, saline, sea fossils, dry twig, soft oak powder, limestone marl, gentle white spice w/ palate heat, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine, waterfall acidity, well balanced, nicely tensioned /structured, good length and a beautiful, elegant 90 second finish that sets on white spice and minerals.
In 2015, my wife and I spent the morning & afternoon w/ Olivier touring the vineyards, cellar and then had a long lunch tasting 8 of his wines. Absolute gentleman. Always wearing his signature a ferdor hat.
23 such a great white vintage. Raise a hand if you prefer White Burgundy over Ca Chardonnay.
I commented on @Jay Kline or @Andrew Cullimore post that I really love this producers style. It is distinctive to me. It’s elegant, lush and plush. Their wines wire to wire have such beauty and elegant consistency
The nose is inviting with lime-skin (inside & out)- pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous, volcanics, mint, deep chalkiness, sea spray, sea fossils, gentle white spice, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine.
The mouthfeel is round, lush, viscous & somewhat waxy. Lime-skin (inside & out)-pulp, juice, Meyer lemon skin-pulp, kiwi, pineapple, tropical melons, herbaceous notes, toast, volcanics, mint, deep chalky powder, saline, sea fossils, dry twig, soft oak powder, limestone marl, gentle white spice w/ palate heat, cream, caramel, sunflowers, white spring flowers & jasmine, waterfall acidity, well balanced, nicely tensioned /structured, good length and a beautiful, elegant 90 second finish that sets on white spice and minerals.
In 2015, my wife and I spent the morning & afternoon w/ Olivier touring the vineyards, cellar and then had a long lunch tasting 8 of his wines. Absolute gentleman. Always wearing his signature a ferdor hat.
Olivier’s craft is impeccable, even in Bourgogne.
Slightly sour Meyer lemons, lime zest, ripe pineapple flesh, green melons, cream, caramel & butterscotch notes, sea spray, oysters, volcanic minerals, shade of mushroom, sea fossils, some ginger, yellow flowers/lilies with greens, round vicious acidity, good balance, well knitted & elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on minerals & spice.
@SevenCaynonsSedona
Olivier’s craft is impeccable, even in Bourgogne.
Slightly sour Meyer lemons, lime zest, ripe pineapple flesh, green melons, cream, caramel & butterscotch notes, sea spray, oysters, volcanic minerals, shade of mushroom, sea fossils, some ginger, yellow flowers/lilies with greens, round vicious acidity, good balance, well knitted & elegant finish that lasts 90 seconds and long sets on minerals & spice.
@SevenCaynonsSedona
Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers, almonds and garden spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit, citrus and mineral spice. Nice! Perfect now!
Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers, almonds and garden spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit, citrus and mineral spice. Nice! Perfect now!
Oct 22nd, 2024Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers, almonds and garden spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit, citrus and mineral spice. Nice! Perfect now!
Bright lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and flinty floral notes. On the palate flavors of crisp apple, pear and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers, almonds and garden spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity ending with fruit, citrus and mineral spice. Nice! Perfect now!
Sep 7th, 2024
Not the best expression of this wine/vintage, bit dull.
Not the best expression of this wine/vintage, bit dull.
Jul 30th, 2022Paired well with smoked perch as part of an outdoor fall dinner with a master chef way out in an old Swedish forest. Mushrooms (chantrelles) for the sauce accompanying the venison filé main course was hand picked by us guests in the afternoon. Amazing experience at Asa Herrgard.
Paired well with smoked perch as part of an outdoor fall dinner with a master chef way out in an old Swedish forest. Mushrooms (chantrelles) for the sauce accompanying the venison filé main course was hand picked by us guests in the afternoon. Amazing experience at Asa Herrgard.
Oct 15th, 2021Minor differences compared with the -19. Didn’t gain much with 5 years.
Minor differences compared with the -19. Didn’t gain much with 5 years.
Oct 15th, 2021
Fun to try for something completely different than what I’m used to, but high acidity and mineral taste is a no for me.
Fun to try for something completely different than what I’m used to, but high acidity and mineral taste is a no for me.
Mar 17th, 2021
Nice entry level Bourgogne. Had a glass and have been using the rest for cooking.
Nice entry level Bourgogne. Had a glass and have been using the rest for cooking.
Mar 11th, 2021
Some subtle charm. Lemon pith and curd, light spice and floral aromatics. Mouth watering acidity. A touch expensive but decent chard.
Some subtle charm. Lemon pith and curd, light spice and floral aromatics. Mouth watering acidity. A touch expensive but decent chard.
Dec 6th, 2020