Domaines Leflaive, Mâconnais
Mâcon-Verzé Les Chênes
Mâcon-Villages: “Les Chênes” is bottled from 2 parcels purchased by Domaine Leflaive in 2003. Vineyard 3.00 hectares (7.41 acres) planted in 1973 and 2002; 0.45 hectares (1.1 acre) -planted in 1935.
Vintage Factsheets
Clay-limestone terroir with little depth before reaching the bedrock. Gentle to very steep slopes. Surface area: 3.43 ha located in the heart of the Verzé valley, “Les Chênes” comprises two south-west-facing parcels.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Mâconnais
- Sub-Appellation
- Mâcon-Verzé AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in oak (20% new) then 6 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 12.9%
Nicely framed with toasty oak and pastry accents, this rich white exhibits peach, apple tart and grapefruit flavors. An underlying mineral element emerges as this plays out on the finish.
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2023
"Though opulent, this white features an extra dimension, from its slightly viscous texture to its well-defined flavors of nectarine, honeysuckle and orange peel. A salty tang persists on the finish. Drink now through 2030. 250 cases imported."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2025
