Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2012 Size:Regular Grenache Gris

Grenache Gris

They are both on the Vougeot side

meaning this humble bottling has the character of a more pedigreed appellation

Natalino's father Gino is crazy about Verdicchio and spent his life selecting old clones of Verdicchio from ancient vineyards called "alberate" and producing incredibly beautiful and complex whites

light- to medium-bodied palate with bright agave flavor

Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2012 Size:Regular Grenache GrisIt has a precise bouquet with scents of apple blossom and just a faint hint of something richer: dried mango perhaps. The palate is well balanced with moderate acidity. There is a pleasant weight in the mouth with just a touch of fresh ginger on the finish. This is a satisfying Bourgogne Blanc, though the village cru is, as usual, a serious step up.