BOURGOGNE Cuvée Oncle Vincent 2021

Cuvée homage to the owner of the winemakers "Saint-Vincent" and especially to Vincent Leflaive, uncle of Olivier Leflaive, who died in 1993, having made the reputation of the eponymous estate. He was a model and a valuable support for Olivier at the time of the creation of his wine house.

Story

Location
Altitude : 230-250 m
Terroir
This cuvée "Oncle Vincent" is elaborated only from our best vines located in the territory of Puligny-Montrachet, i.e. 8 plots in total which represent a little less than 4 ha of vineyard.
Soil : Calcarious clay, Silty clay
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are carefully sorted in order to keep only the healthy grapes at an optimal ripeness.
100% whole grapes
Finning: yes
Filtration : Yes
Ageing
15 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 10% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13 ABV
Age of vines: 35 years old

Advice

Serving
Serving temperature: 10-12°C
Should be drunk between: 2023 and 2031
Tasting notes
A discreet first nose with saline notes and which reveals all its amplitude and concentration on the palate with aromas of white flowers. The selection of vines for this cuvée makes it possible to produce a more aristocratic white Burgundy, more tense and serious in intensity, more Puligny!
Food and wine pairings
It goes wonderfully with a salmon blanquette, a paella or zucchini pasta.

Reviews

85pts
"Largely from five domaine vineyards near Puligny, all aged in barrel. Deliciously rich and juicy on the attack. A straight citrus palate underpinned with mineral tension. Spot-on for a Puligny-style
Bourgogne. Top-notch.
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90pts
"Pale colour, rather discreet nose at the moment but suggesting potential. A little bit of reduction here, but to a beneficial degree, and with a great deal more weight behind. Very persistent. This is an excellent Oncle Vincent, a really big step up this year.
5 star Wine
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