Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze 'Les Chenes' 2023

Clay-limestone terroir with little depth before reaching the bedrock. Gentle to very steep slopes.  3.43 ha located in the heart of the Verzé valley, “Les Chênes” comprises two southwest-facing parcels.

Harvesting is entirely manual, and pressing is carried out in
Verzé in buildings purchased at the same time as the vines.
After decanting, the musts are transported daily to Puligny-
Montrachet for fermentation and ageing, under the watchful
eye of Domaine Leflaive's technical team.
Vinification takes place in vats, and ageing lasts from 15 to 16
months.
Pressing: Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, 24-hour decanting
followed by settling.
Fermentation: 55% in stainless steel tanks, 42% in cement
tanks and 3% in new oak barrels.
Ageing: After 10 months' ageing on lees in fermentation
containers, the wine is racked into stainless steel tanks and
aged on fine lees for 6 months.
Very light filtration if necessary.