# Montagny 1er Cru Bonneveaux (2022)

- **Producer:** Olivier Leflaive
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €47
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, peach, lemon, cloves, butter, vanilla

## About this wine

Olivier Leflaive Montagny 1er Cru Bonneveaux is a 100% Chardonnay from the Montagny appellation in Burgundy's Côte Chalonnaise. The Bonneveaux vineyard is characterized by its south-facing aspect, which receives intense sunshine, and its calcareous clay and marl soils. The average vine age is between 40 and 50 years. The producer, Olivier Leflaive, is a négociant established in 1984, known for its dedication to Burgundian traditions and respect for the land. The 2022 vintage was influenced by warm temperatures and abundant sunshine, contributing to the wine's profile.

## Interesting facts

- Bonneveaux's name hints at its vineyard location, derived from ancient French words for 'valley'.
- The 2022 vintage benefited from exceptional sunshine.
- Vine age in Bonneveaux averages 40-50 years.
- The vineyard site is described as a 'sensational sun-trap'.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its structure complements dishes with moderate intensity. Notes of oak and fruit can echo flavors in dishes featuring herbs, butter, and white meats.

## Wine making process

Grapes are 100% whole cluster pressed and undergo static settling. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations occur in oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 12 months, with approximately 80% in oak barrels (a portion of which is new oak) and 20% in stainless steel vats. Manual harvesting is practiced, and sustainable farming methods are utilized.