Olivier Leflaive is a renowned Burgundy winemaker who established his own négociant business in 1984. The Auxey-Duresses La Macabrée vineyard spans 5.65 hectares with an average vine age of 31 years. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 300–350 meters on calcareous clay soils. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine undergoes fermentation in oak barrels, with 14% new oak used. The wine is aged for 12 months, including 4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Producer: Olivier Leflaive
Cuvée: La Macabrée
Vintage: 2022
Country: France
Region: Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Colour: White
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
Farming: Sustainable viticulture
Tasting Notes: Full-bodied with a harmonious balance between tension and depth. Remarkable purity and persistence
