# Bourgogne Cuvée Margot (2022)

- **Producer:** Olivier Leflaive
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €62
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather

## About this wine

The Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Cuvée Margot 2022 is a red wine from Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. The wine is named after Olivier Leflaive's daughter, Margot, and is a blend of grapes sourced from over twenty selected vineyard plots across the Côte d'Or. The Olivier Leflaive Frères winery, co-founded by Olivier Leflaive in 1984, is dedicated to representing the nuances of Burgundy and preserving its authentic character. The vineyards from which the grapes are sourced are over 30 years old and are often planted in clay-limestone soils, characteristic of the region.

## Interesting facts

- Named after Olivier Leflaive's daughter, Margot.
- Grapes sourced from over 20 different vineyard plots.
- Vineyards have an average age of over 30 years.
- Winemaker Olivier Leflaive was once a professional guitarist.

## Food pairing

The medium body and elegant tannins of this Pinot Noir complement the protein in red meats and poultry, while its bright acidity can cut through richer dishes. Subtle earthy notes in the wine can harmonize with earthy ingredients like mushrooms.

## Wine making process

The Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Cuvée Margot 2022 is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes that are hand-harvested and 100% destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation occurs in open vats for 15-20 days, with some vintages utilizing cold maceration. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks. The wine is subsequently aged in French oak barrels for 16 months, with an additional 5 months in stainless steel tanks. Oak usage varies, typically involving a significant proportion of oak, with a portion of new oak.