Meursault 1er Cru sous le Dos d’Âne – 2016
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Vineyard Profile
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Definition of sous le Dos d’Âne: Below the ridgeline sloping on each side
- Appellation: Burgundy
- Location: 1 parcel in Meursault
- Cultivation: 100% biodynamic
- Size: 1.26 hectares (3.11 acres)
- Vine Age: Planted 1995 and 2004
- Soil: Calcareous clay
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Vinification
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- Fermentation: Long, gentle pneumatic pressing, “débourbage,” or “settling of the juice,” over 24 hours; then racking and running the must into cask
- Barrel Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation in oak casks, 22% new (maximum 1/3 Vosges, minimum 2/3 allier)
- Aging: After 12 months in cask, the wine was aged an additional 6 months in tank, then prepared for bottling
- Filtration: Homeopathic fining and very light filtering at bottling, if necessary
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Reviews
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Domaine Leflaive Meursault Sous Le Dos d’Ane – 2016 – Wine Spectator – 93 Points
This white shows its potential as it unfolds on the palate, with honey-drenched peach, apple galette, hazelnut, spice and mineral flavors. The finish reaches a crescendo, with honey, hazelnut and stone elements lingering. Best from 2021 through 2033.