Description

2017 O. Leflaive Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Charmois

Located on the side of Chassagne-Montrachet, this vineyard grows on white and very calcareous soils. The steep slope gives early maturity. It has become a very famous terroir for the last fifteen years.
Soil : Calcareous Clay

In the vineyard

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual

Vinification 

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grappe
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes

Maturing

8 months (whose 4 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 20% of new oak)