2023 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France New Zealand early-drinking red from Jean-Baptiste Sénat

early-drinking red from Jean-Baptiste Sénat

Saint-Estephe

He is widely respected for his knowledge of vine biology and his wines are featured on many of the great wine lists of France

light color

Ikewen Tinto

2023 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France New Zealand early-drinking red from Jean-Baptiste SénatThis biodynamically farmed Chardonnay comes from the high, stony terrace of Chevalier Montrachet, where thin soils over hard limestone give power with exceptional tension. The fruit is hand harvested and gently pressed, then fermented with native yeasts in oak. levage runs about twelve months in barrels with a restrained share of new wood, followed by six months in tank to harmonize before a light fining. The 2023 is concentrated yet crystalline,