Corton Charlemagne Olivier Leflaive 1996
Corton Charlemagne Olivier Leflaive 1996 is a dry, full-bodied white from Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with roast chicken, salmon, creamy pasta, lobster. Listed at £225.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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The Corton-Charlemagne Olivier Leflaive 1996 is a notable Grand Cru white Burgundy, crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the historic Corton-Charlemagne vineyard, which spans the communes of Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Ladoix-Serrigny. Olivier Leflaive, who established his own négociant and domaine business after co-managing Domaine Leflaive, is known for his precise approach, focusing on terroir expression with minimal use of oak. This vintage, respected for its structured profile, underwent traditional winemaking processes including pneumatic pressing and fermentation in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine built for longevity and showing a range of mineral and fruit characteristics over time.