OLIVIER LEFLAIVE
MEURSAULT 1ER CRU 'LE PORUSOT' DOMAINE
CÔTE DE BEAUNE • BURGUNDY • THE OPULENCE AND VOLUPTUOUSNESS OF A MYTHICAL LIEU-DIT
"The voluptuous quintessence of Meursault. A strictly dry estate Premier Cru that captivates with its majestic volume, notes of toasted hazelnut, and dazzling saline tension."
Fine Jewelry from the Côte de Beaune, Signature Aging and the Purity of Limestone
The Olivier Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru 'Le Porusot' Domaine 750ml White Wine represents one of the most coveted treasures for lovers of cult Burgundy. Crafted with surgical precision by the legendary Maison Olivier Leflaive — globally revered for sculpting Chardonnays of stratospheric finesse — this single-varietal estate wine has its specific origin in the emblematic Premier Cru 'Le Porusot' parcel, in the heart of Meursault, France. Organoleptically, it is defined by a strictly dry profile, where old vines root deeply into limestone and dense clay soils. Subjected to careful fermentation and distinguished aging in selected French oak barrels, Leflaive brings to life a white wine of imposing volume but heavenly balance, where the unctuousness of the lees is pierced by a sharp mineral acidity that imbues it with an aristocratic verticality.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Olivier Leflaive (Domaine).
Region of Origin: AOC Meursault 1er Cru (Climat: 'Le Porusot'), Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay.
Wine Type: Estate Premier Cru White Wine (Domaine).
Flavor Classification: Dry (Complex, unctuous, dense, with remarkable mineral concentration and vibrant acidity).
Vinification and Aging: Meticulous manual harvest from own parcels. Slow and strict pneumatic pressing. The wine undergoes alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, followed by 12 months of aging in barrels (approximately 30% new wood) with a subsequent period of settling on fine lees in stainless steel tanks to safeguard the purity of the terroir.
Alcohol Content: 13.5% Vol.
Presentation: Traditional 750 ml Burgundy bottle.
Serving Temperature: 11°C - 13°C.
SKU / MPN: FR-LEFLAIVE-MEURSAULT-PORUSOT-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents a beautiful, crystalline pale yellow color with striking, dense golden reflections, showcasing extraordinary brilliance and slow tears that indicate its splendid structure and opulence.
Nose: Of a solemn, profound, and aristocratic aromatic impact. It displays delicate notes of wild white flowers, water pear, and ripe citrus, majestically combined with rich hints of toasted brioche, hazelnuts, bitter almond, fresh butter, and a deep saline mineral background of chalky limestone and flint.
Palate: Broad, enveloping, and rigorously dry entry. On the palate, it is dense, sumptuous, and deeply unctuous, demonstrating impeccable oak integration that provides roundness without masking the fruit. A lively, electric citrus acidity cuts through the sumptuousness, adding freshness and paving the way for a long, graceful, and profoundly saline finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: With its dry profile, elegant unctuous fruitiness, and electric chalky acidity, this estate Premier Cru Meursault is a gastronomic jewel. It harmonizes masterfully with noble fatty fish such as turbot, grilled king salmon, or sole meunière. It is sublime with refined seafood (steamed lobster, pan-seared scallops with truffle butter), forest mushroom risottos, poultry with creamy sauces, and fine pasta with white truffle. Its tense minerality divinely balances mature and creamy French cheeses like Epoisses, aged Comté, or Brie de Meaux.
Suggested Moments:
- Romantic Dinner: Its graceful, silky, dry, and profoundly aromatic character adds incomparable cosmopolitan magic, ideal for accompanying a haute cuisine menu by candlelight for anniversary celebrations.
- The Perfect Gift: The ultimate gift for true wine connoisseurs and collectors. Being a bottle from a specific Premier Cru vineyard of the Domaine and of very limited production, it is a high-status intellectual and epicurean gesture.
- Special Celebration: Fantastic for framing commemorative banquets, promotions, graduations, or moments of great personal pride where the table demands a white wine of absolute lineage and international distinction.
- Summer (Premium Sunsets): Thanks to its chalky freshness and vertical tension, served at optimal temperature, it is a heavenly delight to enjoy on an exclusive terrace, yacht, or luxury garden as evening falls.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this distilled spirit?
This distinguished white wine is produced by the emblematic Maison Olivier Leflaive, using grapes from its own vineyard (Domaine). Its specific origin is strictly located in the Premier Cru vineyard named 'Le Porusot', situated in the mythical village of Meursault, within the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, France.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
The Olivier Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru 'Le Porusot' Domaine is a 100% dry wine. It has no perceptible residual sugars; its spectacular unctuousness, opulence, and smoothness come exclusively from the noble character of the Chardonnay grape and its careful aging in barrels on lees.
What aging potential does this single-vineyard white wine possess?
Thanks to the extraordinary structure and natural acidity imparted by the clays and limestones of 'Le Porusot', this wine has magnificent aging potential. Properly stored in a cellar, it will continue to develop complex notes of dried fruits, honey, and beeswax over the next 8 to 12 years.
Does it require any special preparation before serving?
It is advisable to serve it at a temperature between 11°C and 13°C in large, fine crystal white wine glasses (Burgundy style). Decorking the bottle about 20 minutes before enjoying it allows the sumptuousness of the wood to fully integrate with the fruit, unfolding its dazzling aromatic complexity.
