Leflaive & Associés, Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2022 orange We perceive softness with nicely

We perceive softness with nicely incorporated alcohol

with a magnificently full-on Lagavulin taste that's even bigger than you may expect: sweet

Well-developed bouquet with hints of red fruits

raspberry fruit with elegant tannins and an accent of mint on the finish

Rye spices up front

Leflaive & Associés, Chardonnay, Bourgogne Blanc, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France 2022 orange We perceive softness with nicelyLeflaive & Associes Bourgogne Blanc is another label from Leflaive which offers a price tag which is much more friendly than their Domaine bottlings. Think of it as a baby Domaine Leflaive. The fruit comes from the Cote d'Or and you get to taste the Leflaive style without breaking the bank. The estate is biodynamic and the style is reductive, like Coche Dury.