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Olivier Leflaive Meursault Vireuils 2023

Olivier Leflaive Meursault Vireuils 2023

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Preserved Citron, Toasted Almonds, and High-Altitude Les Vireuils Tension

The 2023 Maison Olivier Leflaive Meursault "Les Vireuils" is an exceptionally crisp, precise, and mineral-driven white Burgundy from one of Meursault's most celebrated lieu-dit vineyards. Situated high on the slope with a cool, northeast exposure, "Les Vireuils" brings a refined, chiseled balance to Meursault’s classic richness. Soaring aromas of preserved citron, fresh green apple, white peach, toasted hazelnuts, and warm brioche lead into a medium-to-full-bodied, unctuous palate propelled by vibrant limestone acidity and a long, chalky mineral finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full-Bodied, Unctuous & Textured ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Fresh, Crisp & Mineral-Driven Drive ●●●●●
Oak Subtle & Well-Integrated (Aged in French oak barrels with modest new oak) ●●●●●

Terroir & Winemaking Craft

  • The High-Elevation "Les Vireuils" Lieu-Dit: Positioned at the top of the Meursault hillside with a northeast exposure, "Les Vireuils" features thin limestone-clay soils over hard bedrock. This higher elevation shields the vines from extreme heat, yielding Chardonnay with unmatched electric tension, crystalline purity, and vibrant citrus drive.
  • Artisanal Vinification by Olivier Leflaive: Gently pressed using pneumatic presses and fermented in French oak barrels (around 20% new oak). Maturation lasts approximately 12 to 16 months, finishing with a brief period in stainless steel tanks to refine its creamy texture while preserving pure fruit focus.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay harvested from the renowned "Les Vireuils" lieu-dit in Meursault, Côte de Beaune.
  • A radiant 2023 release packed with preserved citron, white peach, hazelnut, honeysuckle, and limestone minerality.
  • Crafted by Maison Olivier Leflaive, offering 6 to 12+ years of elegant cellaring potential.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Pale straw-gold with brilliant greenish-lemon reflections.
  • Nose: Expressive, elegant, and fragrant. It opens with aromas of preserved citron, green apple, and white peach, accompanied by honeysuckle blossoms, toasted almonds, subtle caramel, and crushed chalk.
  • Palate: Dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and unctuous. The entry delivers a rich wave of citrus and stone fruit that flows across a textured mid-palate, held together by vibrant limestone acidity into a clean, mineral-driven finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 11–13°C (avoid over-chilling) to allow its complex aromatics and unctuous texture to uncoil fully.
  • Decanting: A brief 20-to-30 minute decant helps open up its complex layers. Best enjoyed now through 2035+.
  • Western Pairing: Sole Meunière, grilled langoustines with orange reduction, roasted poultry in cream sauce, or veal chops.
  • Asian Pairing: Steamed grouper with ginger and scallions, Hainanese chicken rice, salt-and-pepper prawns, or dim sum.

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