Domaine Leflaive – Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2011 – Burgundy France

Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru 2011 is one of the great white wines of Burgundy. Produced from biodynamically farmed Chardonnay in one of the Côte de Beaune’s most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards, it combines extraordinary finesse, mineral intensity, and precision with the remarkable purity that defines Domaine Leflaive.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2011
• Vineyard Area: 1.80 hectares
• Planting Years: 1957, 1974, 1978, and 1980
• Soils: Clay-limestone
• Farming: Biodynamic
• Aging: 12 months in oak barrels on lees followed by 10 months in stainless steel on fine lees
• Style: Grand Cru white Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Citrus, orchard fruit, subtle stone fruit
• Savory: Crushed stone, lavender, violet, mineral notes
• Structure: Powerful, precise, vibrant, and exceptionally long

The 2011 growing season delivered one of the earliest harvests in Domaine Leflaive’s history. A warm spring encouraged rapid vine development, while a sunny August accelerated ripening and led to harvest beginning on August 25. The resulting wines display remarkable freshness and mineral definition. Chevalier-Montrachet stands apart for its extraordinary precision, combining floral complexity, crystalline minerality, and immense length with the elegance expected from one of Burgundy’s most revered Grand Cru vineyards.

❤️ Why We Love It

• One of Burgundy’s most celebrated Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards
• Biodynamically farmed by one of the region’s legendary estates
• Combines power, finesse, minerality, and extraordinary aging potential

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Lobster, langoustines, or turbot
• Truffle-accented poultry dishes
• Aged Comté, Beaufort, or alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of elite Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Lovers of mineral-driven Chardonnay
✓ Drinkers seeking precision, complexity, and long-term cellaring potential
✕ Not ideal if you prefer simple or fruit-forward white wines

93–95 Points – Vinous (Stephen Tanzer)