# Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Sur La Roche (2020)

- **Producer:** Domaine Leflaive
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €1050
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apple, blossom, lemon, cloves, vanilla, almond, honey, nutmeg

## About this wine

Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Sur La Roche 2020 is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. The 'Sur la Roche' vineyard, located in Vergisson, was recognized as a 1er Cru in 2020. Domaine Leflaive, founded by Joseph Leflaive, is known for its commitment to quality and biodynamic practices, a philosophy continued by Brice de La Morandière. The estate has a long-standing reputation for producing elegant and complex white wines.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Sur la Roche' vineyard achieved 1er Cru status in Pouilly-Fuissé in 2020.
- Domaine Leflaive is a pioneer in biodynamic farming in Burgundy.
- The estate was founded between 1910 and 1930.
- Anne-Claude Leflaive significantly elevated the domaine's global reputation.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and balanced acidity make it versatile. Its minerality and subtle oak notes complement the richness of seafood and creamy dishes, while its structure can stand up to more robust flavors.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Esprit Leflaive Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Sur La Roche 2020 involves fermentation in oak barrels, with a portion of new oak. The wine then undergoes aging in these barrels for one year, followed by further maturation. Domaine Leflaive is known for its commitment to biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing respect for the natural environment and the expression of the vineyard's terroir.