Wines Meursault Olivier Leflaive - Les Narvaux - 2022

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Olivier Leflaive’s Meursault Les Narvaux 2022 is a notable expression of Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s most cherished white wine villages. The “Les Narvaux” climat sits just above the premiers crus, offering excellent exposure and rocky, limestone-rich soils. The 2022 vintage was marked by warm weather, promoting full ripeness, yet Olivier Leflaive’s sensitive winemaking preserves energetic acidity and a mineral backbone. The wine is typically vinified and aged in French oak barrels—often with a careful balance of new and seasoned wood—to integrate subtle creamy textures and delicate spice while allowing orchard fruit and flinty notes to shine.

Meursault is nestled in the Côte de Beaune, a region world-renowned for its exceptional white Burgundies. The area benefits from a temperate continental climate which helps retain freshness in the wines while ensuring maturity. The soils, predominantly a blend of marl and limestone, lend the wines precision, depth and that signature mineral character so sought after in grand Burgundian whites. With a long history dating back centuries, Meursault has built a reputation for crafting whites with both richness and finesse, marrying generous fruit to racy structure.

For food pairings, this Meursault’s combination of opulence and vibrancy makes it an outstanding companion to refined dishes. Classic options include pan-seared scallops, lobster in beurre blanc and roast chicken with morel mushrooms. Regionally, it pairs beautifully with gougères (cheese puffs), escargots in garlic-parsley butter and even a mature Comté. Its lively acidity and mineral finish also cut through rich fish or creamy poultry dishes.

To fully appreciate its aromatic complexity and layered palate, serve this Meursault at 11-13°C. Decanting for a short time before pouring can help open up youthful notes. Enjoy over the next five to eight years to experience both its vibrant freshness and its ability to develop rich tertiary nuances.