Olivier Leflaive Volnay Champans 1er Cru 2018
Red
Volnay, France
7.0
WineSaint
Dark fruit and fennel aromas show appealing intensity, though the wine feels somewhat heavy-handed. The palate carries a coarse, sandy texture that detracts from the premier cru pedigree. Toasted oak dominates the finish, masking the fruit and lending an overworked character. Lacks the elegance Champans typically delivers.
dark fruitfenneltoasted oakburnt toast
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Olivier Leflaive
→Négociant and domaine operation based in Puligny-Montrachet, Olivier Leflaive built one of Burgundy's most recognizable white wine labels across the Côte de Beaune, with holdings ranging from village-level Meursault to Grand Cru.