2020 Santenay 1er Cru Passetemps, Olivier Leflaive
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Winemaker:Olivier Leflaive Frères
Olivier Leflaive has been making this wine, from a 40-year-old vineyard, for 7 years, and we happily select it again – for its potential and value. The 1st Growth plot is on sloping land north of the village, near the road leading to Chassagne-Montrachet. In 2020 it gave 13.5 degrees of natural alcohol, was 100% de-stemmed, then fermented for 18 days in vat, before being drawn off into 30% new oak barrels. Colour is rich, purple-ruby, aromas being vibrantly intense and fresh. Palate attack is impressive, with crunchy fruit, well-judged structure and refreshing tannins (for drinking 2023-2028).
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| Wine Name | Santenay 1er Cru Passetemps, Olivier Leflaive |
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| Product Code | FD9Z20RA |
| Customs Status | Duty Paid |
| Tax Status | Inc Tax |
Winemaker
Olivier Leflaive Frères
In 2024, Olivier celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of his business. We have been a client uninterruptedly, ever since he and his brother Patrick began together, in 1984. Many wines come from their own domaine, and an increasing number from vineyards which they manage throughout the year, including the picking. Long-term winemaker Franck Grux has retired. After a two-vintage hand-over, overall responsibility for vineyard-management and wine-making has passed to the highly talented Solène Panigai, aided by long-serving Philippe Grillet. They and the teams are tightly focused on the identities of each village and plot. They are severe in side-lining not only less-than-perfect grapes on the sorting tables, but also any barrels which do not merit inclusion in their finest selections. Thanks to our long-term links with this family business we have privileged, early access to many its rarest, best-value and finest wines - several being exclusively reserved for HH&C.